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I think the question is:

(3/8)x = (3/5)x - 9

Simplify by dividing everything by 3

x/8 = x/5 - 3

Get rid of the fractions by multiplying everything by 40.

40.x/8 = 40.x/5 -3.40

5x = 8x -120

Rearrange

120 = 8x - 5x

120 = 3x

x = 120/3 = 40

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