Solve the equation.

StartFraction 3 left parenthesis x minus 5 right parenthesis Over 4 EndFraction minus x equals 1 minus StartFraction x Over 8 EndFraction
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To solve the equation

\[ \frac{3(x - 5)}{4} - x = 1 - \frac{x}{8}, \]

let's start by clearing the fractions. We can do this by multiplying each term in the equation by 8 (the least common multiple of the denominators, 4 and 8):

\[ 8 \left( \frac{3(x - 5)}{4} \right) - 8x = 8 \left( 1 - \frac{x}{8} \right). \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 6(x - 5) - 8x = 8 - x. \]

Next, distribute 6 on the left side:

\[ 6x - 30 - 8x = 8 - x. \]

Now, combine like terms on the left:

\[ -2x - 30 = 8 - x. \]

Next, add \(x\) to both sides:

\[ -2x + x - 30 = 8. \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -x - 30 = 8. \]

Now, add 30 to both sides:

\[ -x = 38. \]

Finally, multiply by -1 to solve for \(x\):

\[ x = -38. \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ \boxed{-38}. \]