Question

solve for x using cross - multiplication.
$\frac{x + 8}{3}=\frac{3x - 2}{8}$
$x=square$

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$8(x + 8)=3(3x - 2)$

Step2: Expand both sides

$8x+64 = 9x-6$

Step3: Move x terms to one side

$64 + 6=9x - 8x$

Step4: Simplify

$x = 70$

Answer:

$70$