Find the value of x when: (x - 5)/(x + 8) = 2/7 *

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Simplify the expression for x.

$\begin{gathered} (x-5)/(x+8)=(2)/(7) \\ 7(x-5)=2(x+8) \\ 7x-35=2x+16 \\ 7x-2x=16+35 \\ 5x=51 \\ x=(51)/(5) \\ =10.2 \end{gathered}$

So answer is 10.2.

Option B is correct.

Markus T answered Apr 28, 2023

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