Solve 8x/3 5/3 = 2x 9

Evaluate

(8 \times \frac{x}{3}) \times \frac{5}{3} = 2 x \times 9

Remove the parentheses

8 \times \frac{x}{3} \times \frac{5}{3} = 2 x \times 9

Multiply

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\frac{40 x}{9} = 2 x \times 9

Multiply the terms

\frac{40 x}{9} = 18 x

Cross multiply

40 x = 9 \times 18 x

Simplify the equation

40 x = 162 x

Add or subtract both sides

40 x - 162 x = 0

Subtract the terms

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- 122 x = 0

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

122 x = 0

Solution

x = 0

Solve the equation