x/8 = 4/32, Solve for x

Solve x/8 = 4/32

How to solve x/8 = 4/32? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have x/8 = 4/32

Multiply both sides by 8, which is the denominator of the ratio x/8
Note: if a = b, then a × c = b × c

Therefore, x × 8/8 = 4 × 8/32

x = 32/32

To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 32, which is the GCF of 32 and 32:

x = 1/1 or, x = 1