321poopee
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  • 12-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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Given that
5x:8 = 7:2

Calculate the value of x.

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pengwynn06 pengwynn06
  • 12-05-2020

Answer:

x = 28/5 = 5.600

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Hi1315
Hi1315 Hi1315
  • 12-05-2020

Answer:

[tex]x = 5.6[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]5x : 8 = 7 : 2 \\ \frac{5x}{8} = \frac{7}{2} \\ \\ cross \: \: multiple \\ 10x = 8 \times 7 \\ 10x = 56 \\ \frac{10x}{10} = \frac{56}{10} \\ x = 5.6[/tex]

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