Answer:
x = 15/8 or 1 7/8
Step-by-step explanation:
eliminate denominators by multiplying everything by 15 to get:
15(4/5x) - 15(1/3x) = 15(x) - 15(1)
12x - 5x = 15x - 15
7x = 15x - 15
subtract 15x from each side to get:
-8x = -15
divide each side by -8 to get:
x = 15/8 or 1 7/8
