SOLUTION: how do I work this problem x-8 over 5 is equal to 2 over 4

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Question 590360: how do I work this problem x-8 over 5 is equal to 2 over 4
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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(X-8)/5=2/4
WORK IT JUST LIKE YOU WOULD WORK A RATIO
4x-32=10
now, just solve
4x=10+32
4x=42
x=42/4
x=10.5