SOLUTION: Solve using the multiplication principle. 8 over 9 x = 64

Question 292625: Solve using the multiplication principle.
8 over 9 x = 64
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(8/9) x = 64
8x/9=64
8x=9*64
8x=576
x=576/8
x=72 ans.
Proof:
(8/9)72=64
8*8=64
64=64
OR:
(8/9x)=64
9x*64=8
576x=8
x=8/576
x=1/72 ans.
Proof:
8/(9*1/72)=64
8/(9/72)=64
8*72/9=64
8*72=9*64
576=576
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