If,x 8/x 4=1/2then, x=12

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$\frac{x - 8}{x - 4} = \frac{1}{2}$

Cross multiply

2(x-8) = 1(x - 4)

2x - 16 = x - 4

2x - x = 16 - 4

x = 12

Hence, the above statement is true.

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