Question 349984
{{{6/(2x)=5/(x+8)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{6(x+8)=5(2x)}}} Cross multiply.



{{{6x+48=10x}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{6x=10x-48}}} Subtract {{{48}}} from both sides.



{{{6x-10x=-48}}} Subtract {{{10x}}} from both sides.



{{{-4x=-48}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(-48)/(-4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=12}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=12}}} 



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