Question

What is the value for x in the proportion x+8/5x-2=3/8

Answer 1

`(x+8)/(5x-2) = (3)/(8)`

Cross-multiply:

`8(x + 8) = 3(5x - 2)`

Distribute 8 and 3:

`8x + 64= 15x - 6`

Isolate x to the left:

`15x - 8x = 64 + 6`

Combine like terms:

`7x = 70`

Divide by 7:

`x = 10`