Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 28/5

Step-by-step explanation:

5x/8 = 7/2

5x = 8 x 7 / 2

x = 8 x 7 / 2 x 5 = 56 / 10 = 28/5