Question

solve the equation :
(a) x/8 = 1/16

Answer 1

x/8=1/16
x=(1/16)*8
x=1/2

Answer 2

(x+3)2+(x-8)(x-1)=16
Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation 
x/8=1/16
x=(1/16)*8
x=1/2