Both 52 and 5x-8 are equal to each other due to being parral.
SO 5x-8=52
Add both sides.
8+8 52+8= 60
5x 60
Now divide both sides by 5 and you get 12=x Hope this helps!
First add 15 to both sides:
2n = 68
Then divide each side by two.
n = 34
2/3 would be the correct answer.