Question

What is the solution to this rational equation? 24 over x-8 =4

Answer 1

$\frac{24}{x-8}=4$

cross-multiply

4(x-8) = 24

4x - 32 = 24

Add 32 to both-side

4x = 24 + 32

4x = 56

Divide both-side by 4

x= 14