Find Common Denominator: First, we need to eliminate the fractions by finding a common denominator, which is 15, and multiply both sides of the equation by this number to clear the fractions.3×15−15×(x+1)/3=15×(3x−8)/15
Simplify Equation: Now, we simplify both sides of the equation.45−5×(x+1)=3x−8
Distribute −5: Next, distribute the −5 on the left side of the equation.45−5x−5=3x−8
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms on the left side.40−5x=3x−8
Isolate X Terms: Now, we want to get all the x terms on one side and the constants on the other side. Add 5x to both sides and add 8 to both sides.40−5x+5x+8=3x+5x−8+8
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms on both sides.48=8x
Divide by 8: Finally, divide both sides by 8 to solve for x.848=88x
Solve for X: Simplify to find the value of x.x=6
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