Question

Which answer is the solution in simplest form


`(8x - 2)/(9) = (2)/(1)`
A.
`(9)/(4)`
B.
`(5)/(2)`
C.
`(9)/(2)`
D.
`(9)/(8) }`

Answer 1

(8x-2)/9=2
times both sides by 9
8x-2=18
add 2 to both sides
8x=20
divide both sides by 8
x=5/2

B is answer