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Find the missing value and show your steps please

66.5/x = 17/8.5

*Side note, the / are fractions

User StefanE
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Answer:

33.25

Explanation:

To solve this equation we need to solve for X.

66.5/x = 17/8.5

(Handle the division on the right side first.)

66.5/x = 2

(Move the x to the right side of the equation)

66.5 = 2x

(Divide both sides by 2 to get rid of the 2)

33.25 = x

I hope this helps!

User Shakeira
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Both of the sides equal 2 when you divide them
Find the missing value and show your steps please 66.5/x = 17/8.5 *Side note, the-example-1
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