Question

what value of x makes a true equivalent fraction statement. 5/x = 30/54

Answer 1

5 = 30/54 * x

30x = 5 * 54 = 270

x = 9

Answer 2

Hey there!

5/x = 30/54

FIRST: CROSS MULTIPLY the EQUATION

5 * 54 = x * 30

5 * 54 = 30 * x

270 = 30x

30x = 270

SECOND: DIVIDE 30 to BOTH SIDES

30x/30 = 270/30

CANCEL out: 30/30 because it give you 1

KEEP: 270/30 because it help solve for the x-value

NEW EQUATION: x = 270/30

THIRD: SIMPLIFY IT!

x = 9

Therefore, your answer is: x = 9

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