Cross Multiply Fractions: Cross multiply to eliminate the fractions.Multiply both sides of the equation by the denominators 4 and 9 to get rid of the fractions.(3x+8)×9=(x−1)×4
Distribute Multiplication: Distribute the multiplication over addition on both sides.27x+72=4x−4
Combine Like Terms: Get all terms with x on one side and constants on the other side.Subtract 4x from both sides to move the x terms to one side.27x−4x+72=4x−4x−4
Simplify Equation: Simplify both sides of the equation. 23x+72=−4
Move Constant Term: Move the constant term on the x side to the other side.Subtract 72 from both sides to isolate the x term.23x+72−72=−4−72
Isolate X Term: Simplify the equation to find the value of x.23x=−76
Divide by Coefficient: Divide both sides by the coefficient of x to solve for x.x=23−76
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