Question

Solve for x:

$\frac{2}{x + 10} = \frac{8}{x}$
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

- 40/3

Step-by-step explanation:

$\dfrac{2}{x + 10} = \dfrac{8}{x}$

Cross Multiply:

$2x = 8(x + 10)$

Distribute 8:

$2x = 8x + 80$

Take away 8x from both sides:

$-6x = 80$

Divide both sides by -6:

$x = - \dfrac{40}{3}$

Answer: x = - 40/3