Question 162461
Solve for x?
{{{x/8 = (x-5)/6}}} Cross-multiply.
{{{6x = 8(x-5)}}} Perform the indicated multiplication on the right side.
{{{6x = 8x-40}}} Add 40 to both sides.
{{{40+6x = 8x}}} Subtract 6x from both sides.
{{{40 = 2x}}} Finally, divide both sides by 2.
{{{20 = x}}} or {{{x = 20}}}