Question

(x-7)/3 = (x-1)/5
plz help​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 16

Explanation:

(x-7)/3 = (x-1)/5

5x - 35 = 3x - 3

2x = 35 -3

x= 32/2 =16

Answer 2

16

Explanation:

$\frac{(x - 7)}{3} = \frac{(x - 1)}{5}$

cross multiplication method

$5(x - 7) = 3(x - 1)$

$5x - 35 = 3x - 3$

$5x - 3x = - 3 + 35$

$2x = 32$

$x = 16$