Question

Solve for x. x+5 ___ = 3/8 x+8

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer would be  -16/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$x = - \frac{16}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{x + 5}{x + 8} = \frac{3}{8}$

8 (x + 5) = 3 (x + 8)

8x + 40 = 3x + 24

8x - 3x = 24 - 40

5x = -6

x = -16 ÷ 5

x = -16/5