5x/5=-3x/8+1
Take the common denominator of both fractions and multiply on each side.
Simplify and solve for x.
5x/5=-3x/8+1
Common denominator is 40, so
40*5x/5 = 40(-3x/8+1)
40x = -15x + 40
40x +15x = 40
x = 40/55 = 8/11
Simplify and solve for x.
5x/5=-3x/8+1
Common denominator is 40, so
40*5x/5 = 40(-3x/8+1)
40x = -15x + 40
40x +15x = 40
x = 40/55 = 8/11