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Solve for x: 2/3=8/x+6

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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

2/3=8/x+6

Using cross products

2 * (x+6) = 3*8

2(x+6) = 24

Divide by 2

x+6 =12

Subtract 6

x = 6

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