(d-1)/5 = (d-3)/3
Solve the equation
d−15=d−33
Cross-multiply.
(3)(d−1)=(5)(d−3)
Distribute.
3d−3=5d−15
Subtract 3d from both sides.
−3=5d−3d−15
Add 15 to both sides.
−3+15=5d−3d 12=2d
Divide both sides by 2.
122=d 6=d