I'm having problem trying to solve this question. Solve for x,8 is to 64 as 2 is to x, I need to know if this is the best answer (x-1)^2=64 (9-1)^2=64 (8)^2=64, is 64 the right answer yes or no.

Answer 1

No.

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Answer 2

8/64 = 2/x

multiply both sides by 64 x

8 x = 128
x = 16