Question

Can somebody plz explain to me how you do this

Answer 1

21/2

Explanation:

(x-8)/5=2/4

step 1 you simplify if you can to make it easier

(x-8)/5=1/2

step 2 multiply each side by 5

x-8=5/2

step 3 add each side by 8

x=5/2+8

16/2+5/2=21/2

x=21/2