SOLUTION: eight thirteenths of what number is 16?

Question 178693: eight thirteenths of what number is 16?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Mathtut:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
eight thirteenths of what number is 16?
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(8/13)x = 16
x = (13/8)*16
x = 13*2 = 26
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(8/13)x=16
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8x=208....multiplied both sides by 13
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divided both sides by 8 to isolate the variable x
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