Question

Solve the following equation
4x+8/5x+8=5/8​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{-24}{7}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{4x+8}{5x+8}$   = $\frac{5}{8}$

CROSS MULTIPLYING WE GET,

8(4x+8)=5(5x+8)

32x+64=25x+40

7x= -24

x= $\frac{-24}{7}$