allerySolve for x: (x − 5)/3 = (x − 3)/5
Ax = 4
Bx = 8
Cx = 12
Dx = 16
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. x = 8
Cross-multiply: 5(x − 5) = 3(x − 3)
We have → 5x − 25 = 3x − 9 → 2x.
So → 5x − 25 = 16.
→ x = 8. Check: LHS = 3/3 = 1, RHS = 5/5 = 1. ✓
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