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8x over 6 equals 72 over 64? Find a common denominator and solve for X

 Feb 1, 2017
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8x/6 = 72/64     There are easier ways to solve this, but the question asks to use common denominator ( 192)

 

8x/6 * 32/32  = 72/64 * 3/3

256x / 192 = 216 / 192               equate the numerators

256x = 216

x = 216/256 = 27/32 = 0.84375

 Feb 1, 2017

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