Question

How to solve: 8/26 = x/91
I know I could just type it into a calculator or Wolfram, but I need to know how to solve it because it's an essay question.

My question says:
What is the solution for 8/26 = x/91? Describe your steps.

Do I just cross multiply since there is no x on the left hand side?

Answer 1

yes cross multiply :)

Answer 2

\[\frac{ 8 }{ 26 }= \frac{ x }{ 91 }\]
\[x = \frac{ 91*8 }{ 26 }\]

Answer 3

cross multiply to get 26x = 728 then u divide 26 on both sides :)

Answer 4

Oh okay, gotcha. Thanks!

Answer 5

welcome :)