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Find the missing value
7/8 = x/28.8
WITH WORK

Find the missing value 7/8 = x/28.8 WITH WORK-example-1

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Answer:


\displaystyle x = 25.2

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


\displaystyle (7)/(8) = (x)/(28.8)

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Cross-multiply:
    \displaystyle 201.6 = 8x
  2. Isolate x term:
    \displaystyle 25.2 = x
  3. Rewrite:
    \displaystyle x = 25.2
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