Question

(x-8)/3=(x-3)/5 please solve this by cross multiplication method​

Answer 1

Answer:

31/2

Step-by-step explanation:

by cross multiplying,

3(x-3)=5(x-8)

3x-9=5x-40

-31=-2x

X=31/2

31/2

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 15.75

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{x - 8}{3} = \frac{x - 3}{5} \\ = > 5(x - 8) = 3(x - 3) \\ = > 5x - 40 = 3x - 9 \\ = > 5x - 3x = - 9 + 40 \\ = > 2x = 31 \\ = > x = \frac{31}{2} \\ = > x = 15.75$