SOLUTION: 8 8 ______ = ____ x + 6 9 solve the following equation. be sure to check each answer in the original equation if you multiply both side with an expres

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Question 115881:
8 8
______ = ____
x + 6 9

solve the following equation. be sure to check each answer in the original equation if you multiply both side with an expression that contains the variable
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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8/(X+6)=8/9 NOW CROSS MULTIPLY.
8(X+6)=8*9
8X+48=72
8X=72-48
8X=24
X=24/8
X=3 ANSWER.
PROOF
8/(3+6)=8/9
8/9=8/9