Given that 5x:9=8:3 Calculate the value of x Give your answer in its simplest form.

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Tom Savage asked Jan 8, 2023

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Given that

5x:9=8:3
Calculate the value of x
Give your answer in its simplest form.

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5x : 9 = 8 : 3

5x × 3 = 8 × 9

15x = 72

5x = 24

x = 24/5

x = 4.8

∴ The value of x is 4.8.

Fredrik L answered Jan 11, 2023

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Answer:

24/5

Explanation:

5x : 9

(8 : 3)×3

5x : 9

24 : 9

5x = 24

x = 24/5 = 4/4/5

Amonett answered Jan 14, 2023

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