Chapter 6.2, Problem 17E

To determine

To solve the proportion by using algebra.

Answer to Problem 17E

The solution of the given proportion is $x=5$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : the proportion is given as,

  $\frac{x}{8}=\frac{35}{56}$

Calculation : the given proportion can be calculated as,

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{x}{8}=\frac{35}{56}\\ \frac{x}{8}\cdot 8=\frac{35}{56}\cdot 8\left[\text{multiply each side by 8}\right]\\ x=\frac{280}{56}\left[\text{simplify}\right]\\ x=5\left[\text{divide}\right]\end{array}$

Therefore,

The solution of the given proportion is $x=5$ .