Question

Given that
5x : 8 = 7:2
Calculate the value of x
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

5x : 8 = 7 : 2

$\frac{5x}{8} =\frac{7}{2}\\cross , multiply\\\\10x = 56\\x = \frac{56}{10}\\x =\frac{28}{5}$

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