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  • 02-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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2 over 3 = x-1 all over 4

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 02-09-2020

Answer:

x = [tex]\frac{11}{3}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]\frac{2}{3}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{x-1}{4}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )

3(x - 1) = 8

3x - 3 = 8 ( add 3 to both sides )

3x = 11 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = [tex]\frac{11}{3}[/tex]

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