Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
4(x-1)/8 = 2(x+2)/7
7*4(x-1) = 8*2(x+2)
28(x-1) = 16(x+2)
28*x + 28*-1 = 16*x + 16*2
28x - 28 = 16x + 32
28x - 16x = 32 + 28
12x = 60
x = 60/12
Check:
4(5-1)/8 = 2(5+2)/7
4*4/8 = 2*7/7
16/8 = 2*1 = 2
