Question

Solve for X in the equation

Answer 1

The image shows a simple linear equation.

We can find the solution, following these steps.

Step 1

Cross multiply

`\begin{gathered} (9)/(2)=(x)/(8) \\ 2x=72 \\ \end{gathered}`

Step 2

Divide both sides by 2

`\begin{gathered} (2x)/(2)=(72)/(2) \\ x=36 \end{gathered}`

The answer is 36