Question

1/8 x = 1/4 what is the value for x

Answer 1

Answer:

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

We want to isolate x (get x by itself)

1/8 x = 1/4

Multiply each side by 8

8*1/8 x = 1/4 *8

x = 8/4

x = 2

Answer 2

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this equation for x, multiply both sides by 8.  This results in:

8(1/8)x = 8(1/4), or x = 2