Question

find the value of x in each of the following
$\frac{5}{8}= \frac{x}{12}$
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

5 x 12 = 8 x ×

60 = 8x

x=60

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8

x = 30\4

x = 15 \ 2

Answer 2

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$\huge \displaystyle \boxed{ \red{x = 7.5}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sf \frac{5}{8} = \frac{x}{12} \\ \\ = > \sf\frac{5 \times 12}{8} = x \\ \\ = > \sf x = \frac{5 \times 12}{8} \\ \\ = > \sf x = \frac{60}{8} \\ \\ = > \sf x = 7.5 \\ \\ \sf \: hence \\ \sf \frac{5}{8} = \frac{\underline{7.5}}{12}$

hope it helps.