Question

In the equation $\frac{2x}{9}=8$, what is the value of $x$ which balances the equation?

• A. $x=72$
• B. $x=3$
• C. $x=9$
• D. $x=36$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$x=36$

Here, the given equation is $\frac{2x}{9}=8$
In the equation, when 9 from the L.H.S is taken to the R.H.S, it gets multiplied by 8.
$\Rightarrow$ $2x=72$
Dividing both sides by 2, we will get, $x=36$

$\therefore$ $x=36$ balances the equation.