Answer:
x = 17/2
Explanation:
x-3 x+8
------ = ------------
2 6
Using cross products
(x-3) *6 = 2 (x+8)
Distribute
6x - 18 = 2x+16
Subtract 2x from each side
6x-2x-18 = 2x-2x+16
4x-18 = 16
Add 18 to each side
4x-18+18 = 16+18
4x = 34
Divide each side by 4
4x/4 = 34/4
x = 17/2