SOLUTION: The answer to this question is 10. I need to know the process of solving this equation. 8 = 40x/40 + x

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Question 402793: The answer to this question is 10. I need to know the process of solving this equation.
8 = 40x/40 + x
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 = 40x/40 + x
I think you mean 8 = 40x/(40 + x)
Multiply by (40+x)
8(40+x) = 40x
320 + 8x = 40x
320 = 32x
x = 10