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19 November, 03:25

Solve this proportion.

8/x=2/5

x=

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  1. 19 November, 03:48
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    8/x = 2/5

    cross multiply

    (2) (x) = (8) (5)

    2x = 40

    x = 40/2

    x = 20

    now check out ur fractions : 8/20 = 2/5 ... notice that they are equivalent fractions ... just like proportions ... nothing but equivalent fractions
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