Question

Solve for x In the equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{2x - 5}{x + 8} = \frac{22.5}{20}$

Cross multiply

$(2x - 5)*20 = (x + 8)*22.5$

$40x - 100 = 22.5x + 180$

Collect like terms

40x - 22.5x = 100 + 180

17.5x = 280

Divide both sides by 17.5

x = 280/17.5

x = 16