Question

Solve for x using
cross multiplication.

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

(5x) ×4=8× (2x+3)

20x = 16x + 24

20x- 16x = 24

4x = 24

divide both sides by 4 to get the value of x

4x/4 = 24/ 4

x = 6

Answer 2

Explanation:

5X * 4-->20X

8(2X+3)--> 16X+24

20X=16X+24

4X=24

x=6