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Solve the following proportion for x

Solve the following proportion for x-example-1

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Explanation:

Cross multiply to get

8 (x-1) = 2 (x+2)

8x -8 = 2x + 4

6x = 12

x = 2

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User SnowBEE
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Answer is B) 2

How to solve

1: x-1 /2 = x+2 /8
Simplify the equation using cross-multiplication
8(x-1)=2(x+2)

2: 8(x-1)=2(x+2)
Simplify the equation using cross-multiplication
8(x-1)=2(x+2) = 8x-8=2×+4

3: 8x-8=2x+4
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
8x-2×=4+8

4: 8x-2x=4+8
Collect like terms
6x=4+8

5: 6x=12
Divide both sides of the equation by 6
x=2

Hope this helps have a nice day
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