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2/7 = 8/x−2 please help quick

2/7 = 8/x−2 please help quick
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2/7 = 8/x−2 please help quick

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Answer:

x = 30.

Explanation:

2/7 = 8/x−2

Cross multiply:

2(x - 2) = 7*8

2x - 4 = 56

2x = 60

x = 30.

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