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Solve for x and simplify the answer fully.
start fraction, 2, x, minus, 2, divided by, 8, end fraction, equals, start fraction, x, plus, 2, divided by, 9, end fraction
8
2x−2
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=
9
x+2

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Solve (2x − 2)/8 = (x + 2)/9.

Cross-multiply: 9(2x − 2) = 8(x + 2)
=> 18x − 18 = 8x + 16
=> 10x = 34
=> x = 34/10 = 17/5.

Answer: x = 17/5.