Solve : 8/x = 5/(x - 1)

Solution:

Given, the equation is 8/x = 5/(x - 1)

We have to solve the equation.

On solving the equation for x,

8 = 5(x)/(x - 1)

8 = 5x/(x - 1)

8(x - 1) = 5x

8x - 8 = 5x

By transposing,

8x - 5x = 8

3x = 8

x = 8/3

Therefore, the value of x is 8/3.

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☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 52

Solve : 8/x = 5/(x - 1)

Summary:

On solving the equation 8/x = 5/(x - 1), we get x = 8/3.

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