Asked by Anonymous

Solve the proportion. 5/x=9/x+8
Solve for x
Answered by Sara
x=10
Answered by Anonymous
Thank you, but can you show me how you got that. I would like to know how to solve it.
Answered by Sara
I got cross multiplied.

5*(x+8) =9x
5x+40 =9x
4x =40
x =10

I hope this helps.

Answered by Sara
sorry I meant to say I got the answer by cross multiplying.
Answered by Anonymous
yes it does! Thank you!
Answered by Anonymous
I understood!
Answered by Anonymous
Did you know how to solve this problem?

How long will it take for prices in the economy to double at a 6% annual inflation rate? Round to the nearest hundredth.

I have posted it twice with no luck.
Answered by Sara
Sorry, i don't know how to solve that, but I'll post this question for you as well, you'll receive help faster that way.
Answered by Anonymous
Thank you so much!
Answered by Sara
no problem:-)
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