what is 2.5g+8=68

Question

An average cheetah can run an average rate of 68 miles per hour.  The relationship between a cheetah's rate and average giraffe (g) is represented by the equation 2.5g +8=68.  Based on the equation, what is the rate, in miles per hour, a giraffe can run?

Answer 1

2.5x +8=68

2.5x=60

x=60/2.5

x=24