Question

$\frac{2}{x-3}$ = $\frac{4}{x+8}$

Answer 1

$\frac{2}{x-3}= \frac{4}{x+8} \\ \\ 2(x+8)=4(x-3) \\ 2x+16=4x-12 \\ 16+12=4x-2x \\ 28=2x \\ 2x=28 \\ x= \frac{28}{2} \\ x=14$