SOLUTION: I have tried all tricks I could think of and I STILL cannot figure this one out. Can you help me, please? 8/x=2x/16

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Question 1020079: I have tried all tricks I could think of and I STILL cannot figure this one out. Can you help me, please?
8/x=2x/16
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/x=2x/16
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Cross-multiply to get:
2x^2 = 128
x^2 = 64
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x = +8 or x = -8
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Cheers,
Stan H.