Answer:
x = 16
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex] \frac{2x - 5}{x + 8} = \frac{22.5}{20} [/tex]
Cross multiply
[tex] (2x - 5)*20 = (x + 8)*22.5 [/tex]
[tex] 40x - 100 = 22.5x + 180 [/tex]
Collect like terms
40x - 22.5x = 100 + 180
17.5x = 280
Divide both sides by 17.5
x = 280/17.5
x = 16
