Question

how to solve for each variable?

Answer 1

im thinking x/5=2/8 but im not sure

Answer 2

got to be careful

Answer 3

x/2 = 5/3 (make sure both sides of the proportion are comparing similar things)

Answer 4

how'd you get 3?

Answer 5

in this case
(top segment on the left side)/(bottom segment on the left side) = (top segment on the right side)/(bottom segment on the right side)

Answer 6

notice how 8 represents the whole side
5 represents the top part
so the remaining part must be 3 (8-5=3)

Answer 7

oh
so x would = 3.33?

Answer 8

yeah
personally I would report it as 10/3 to be more exact but either is acceptable