Question

Solve for x.
x+5
___ = 3/8
x+8

Answer 1

the answer would be -16/5

Explanation:

Answer 2

`x = - (16)/(5)`

Explanation:

`(x + 5)/(x + 8) = (3)/(8)`

8 (x + 5) = 3 (x + 8)

8x + 40 = 3x + 24

8x - 3x = 24 - 40

5x = -6

x = -16 ÷ 5

x = -16/5