Solve the proportion. 5/x=9/x+8

Solve for x

x=10

Thank you, but can you show me how you got that. I would like to know how to solve it.

I got cross multiplied.

5*(x+8) =9x
5x+40 =9x
4x =40
x =10

I hope this helps.

sorry I meant to say I got the answer by cross multiplying.

yes it does! Thank you!

I understood!

Did you know how to solve this problem?

How long will it take for prices in the economy to double at a 6% annual inflation rate? Round to the nearest hundredth.

I have posted it twice with no luck.

Sorry, i don't know how to solve that, but I'll post this question for you as well, you'll receive help faster that way.

Thank you so much!

no problem:-)