Question 557747
Solve for x:
{{{8/(x+8) = 7/(x-2)}}} Cross-multiply.
{{{8(x-2) = 7(x+8)}}} Simplify.
{{{8x-16 = 7x+56}}} Subtract 7x from both sides.
{{{x-16 = 56}}} Add 16 to both sides.
{{{x = 72}}}