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Help me I need to find this problem and explain It PLS

Help me I need to find this problem and explain It PLS-example-1
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Cross multiplication:
2 . 4=8
5 . x =5x
5x = 8
x = 8/5
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Answer:

x = 8/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define


(x)/(4) = (2)/(5)

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Cross multiply: 5x = 8
  2. Isolate x: x = 8/5
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