Question

The value of x is 8/x =5/x-1 is____

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

8/x = 5/x -1

1. Multiply all values by x

8 = 5 - x

2. Add x to both sides.

8 + x = 5

3. Subtract 8 from both sides.

x = -3

Answer 2

Answer:

8 (x-1) =5x

8x - 8 = 5x

8x - 5x = 8

3x = 8

x = 8/3