SOLUTION: What is the value of x in the proportion x + 8 = x ------- ---- 15 5

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Question 704179: What is the value of x in the proportion
x + 8 = x
------- ----
15 5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To clarify, the question seems to be
%28x%2B8%29%2F15=x%2F5, find x.

Multiply rightside by %283%2F3%29.
%28x%2B8%29%2F15=3x%2F15
The numerators are equal.

x+8=3x
8=3x-x
8=2x
highlight%28x=4%29