Answer
The solution is$\frac{9}{5}$
Work Step by Step
5x-1=8
5x-1+1=8+1
5x=9
$\frac{5x}{5}$=$\frac{9}{5}$
x=$\frac{9}{5}$
The solution is $\frac{9}{5}$
Check
Let x=$\frac{9}{5}$
5x-1=8
5$\frac{9}{5}$-1=8
9-1=8
8=8
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 7 - Section 7.4 - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators - Exercise Set - Page 517: 70
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