Question

How do you solve `3/6 = (x-3)/8`?

Answer 1

`3/6 = (x-3)/8`

Cross multiplying:
`3 xx 8 = (x-3 ) xx 6`

`24 = 6x - 18`
`24 + 18 = 6x`

`42 = 6x`
`color(red)(x = 7`