The answer is: "4.5" ; or, write as: "4 ½" .
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8x = 36 ;
Divide each side of the equation by "8" ;
8x/8 = 36/8 ;
x = 36/8 ;
36/8 = (36÷4) / (8÷4) = 9/2 = 4.5 ; or, write as: "4 ½" .
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