SOLUTION: 7 over x equals 8 over 9. what is x?

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Question 822916: 7 over x equals 8 over 9. what is x?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7 over x equals 8 over 9

7%2Fx=8%2F9

7%2A9=x%2A8

63=8x

8x=63

x=63%2F8