How to solve 6/15 = 8 / x

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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Question

$$6:15=8:x$$

Solve for x

$x=20$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Variable $x$ cannot be equal to $0$ since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by $15x$, the least common multiple of $15,x$.

$$x\times 6=15\times 8$$

Multiply $15$ and $8$ to get $120$.

$$x\times 6=120$$

Divide both sides by $6$.

$$x=\frac{120}{6}$$

Divide $120$ by $6$ to get $20$.

$$x=20$$

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