Question

Solve.

x/8 - 5/2 =5/2

Answer 1

`\Huge \boxed{x = 40}`

Explanation:

x/8 - 5/2 = 5/2

Add 5/2 to both sides of the equation.

x/8 - 5/2 + 5/2 = 5/2 + 5/2

Simplify the equation.

x/8 = 10/2

x/8 = 5

Multiply both sides of the equation by 8.

(8)x/8 = (8)5

x = 40

Answer 2

x = 40

Explanation:

x/8 - 5/2 =5/2

x/8 = 10/2

x/8 = 5

x = 40