For this problem, 5/x=9/x+8, I came up with 10. Is this the correct answer?
That depends upon whether it's (9/x) + 8 or (9+8)/x or 9/(x+8).
It is 9/(x+8). The problem reads 5 over x equals 9 over x plus eight.
Yes. The answer is 10.
Thanks a lot!!!
You're welcome.
To solve the equation 5/x = 9/x + 8, you need to isolate the variable x.
First, let's cross multiply to eliminate the fractions:
5/x = 9/x + 8
5(x + 8) = 9(x)
5x + 40 = 9x
Next, rearrange the equation to collect all the x terms on one side:
5x - 9x = -40
-4x = -40
To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by -4:
-4x / -4 = -40 / -4
x = 10
So, the correct answer is x = 10. Therefore, your answer is correct.