Question

Solve the following proportion
x/2 = 8/9

Answer 1

X=16/9
Cross multiply
2x8
=16
Xx9
=9x
Divide both sides by 9
=16/9

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{\sf x = 16/9}`

Explanation:

Given proportion:

`\displaystyle (x)/(2) =(8)/(9) \\\\Cross \ Multiply\\\\x * 9=2* 8\\\\9x = 16\\\\Divide \ 9 \ to \ both \ sides\\\\x = 16/9\\\\\rule[225]{225}{2}`