1st . 2.23607
2nd 2.82843
3rd .1.73205
5/2 = 8/x
5x = 16
x = 16/5
x = 3.2 or 3 1/5 fish
Simplifying
5x + -9 = 38
Reorder the terms:
-9 + 5x = 38
Solving
-9 + 5x = 38
Solving for variable 'x'.
Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.
Add '9' to each side of the equation.
-9 + 9 + 5x = 38 + 9
Combine like terms: -9 + 9 = 0
0 + 5x = 38 + 9
5x = 38 + 9
Combine like terms: 38 + 9 = 47
5x = 47
Divide each side by '5'.
x = 9.4
Simplifying
x = 9.4
