Question

Solve for x in simplest form. 9=8/5(x+5) ​

Answer 1

5/8 =x

Explanation:

9=8/5(x+5) ​

Multiply each side by 5

5* 9=5*8/5(x+5) ​

45 = 8(x+5)

Distribute

45 = 8x+40

Subtract 40 from each side

45-40 = 8x+40-40

5 = 8x

Divide each side by 8

5/8 = 8x/8

5/8 =x