Question

How do you solve `10/(k-8) = 5/8`?

Answer 1

`k =24`

Explanation:

Cross multiply to get rid of the fractions.
YOu can only do this if there is ONE fraction on each side of an EQUATION/

`5(k-8) = 8xx10`

`5k-40 = 80`

`5k = 80+40`

`5k = 120`

`k =24`