solve for x

28/x = 32/x-1

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To solve for x, we can cross multiply:

28(x - 1) = 32x

Distribute on the left side:

28x - 28 = 32x

Subtract 28x from both sides:

-28 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4:

-7 = x

Therefore, x = -7.