Question

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

Answer 1

`\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`