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5:3 =n:7 Solve for n.

(there fractions but i have to write them with : because i cant write fractions)

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Answer:

n = 35/3 or 11 2/3.

Explanation:

5/3 = n/7

Cross multiply:

3n = 5*7

3n = 35

n = 35/3

User BinaryBucks
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(5)/(3) = (x)/(7)

you them cross multiply

5×7=35

3×X= 3x

35=3x

x(n)= 11.6

User Alfero Chingono
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