Respuesta :

Answer: 5/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Cross multiply

18 = 8x - 2

20 = 8x

20/8 reduces to 5/2

Answer:

x = 5/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Cross multiply

18 = 8x - 2

Step 2: Use the Addition Property of Equality

20 = 8x

Step 3: Use the Division Division Property of Equality

20/8 = x

Step 4: Simplify

5/2 = x