Answer:
x = [tex]\frac{29}{5}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]\frac{3}{5}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{x-1}{8}[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
5(x - 1) = 24 ← distribute parenthesis on left side
5x - 5 = 24 ( add 5 to both sides )
5x = 29 ( divide both sides by 5 )
x = [tex]\frac{29}{5}[/tex]
