The length of an arc is the fraction of its circumference based on the given intercepted angle. This is given by the equation,
L (arc) = (Angle / 360) x 2πr
Substituting the known values,
L (arc) = (40 / 360) x 2π(8 inch) = 16π/9 inch
Thus, the length of the arc is approximately equal to 5.585 inches.
To solve for x, you need to isolate/get the variable "x" by itself in the equation:
3x - 3(x + 1) = 3 Distribute/multiply -3 into (x + 1)
3x + (-3)x + (-3)1 = 3
3x - 3x + 1 = 3
1 = 3
Your answer is no solution because the variable "x" is canceled out and 1 ≠ 3
24:15 would be the simplified version, if that's what you meant.