Eliminate Fractions: First, we need to eliminate the fractions by cross-multiplying to get rid of the denominators. This will give us a simpler equation to work with.Cross-multiplication gives us: x×5x=10×8
Simplify Equation: Next, we simplify the equation by performing the multiplication on both sides.This results in: 5x2=80
Set to Zero: Now, we want to set the equation to zero to solve for x by moving all terms to one side.Subtract 80 from both sides to get: 5x2−80=0
Factor Quadratic: To solve the quadratic equation, we can factor it if possible. Let's see if the quadratic can be factored easily.Factoring gives us: 5(x2−16)=5(x+4)(x−4)=0
Apply Zero Product Property: Now, we apply the zero product property, which states that if a product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.Setting each factor equal to zero gives us two equations: x+4=0 and x−4=0
Solve for x: Solve each equation for x.For x+4=0, subtracting 4 from both sides gives us x=−4.For x−4=0, adding 4 to both sides gives us x=4.
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