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. Find the value of x when: 4/(x - 8) = 8/2 *

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Answer:

The value of x is 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:


(4)/(x-8)=(8)/(2)

Multiply both sides by 2(x-8)


\begin{gathered} 4*2=8(x-8) \\ 8=8(x-8) \end{gathered}

Divide both sides by 8


x-8=1

Finally, add 8 to both sides


x=1+8=9

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