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If x/7=y/5, then 5x=

If x/7=y/5, then 5x=-example-1
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x/7 = y/5

5x = ?

To solve this, cross multiply

x/7(7)(5) = y/5(5)(7)

1/7(7) = 1
1/5(5) = 1

Left over:

5(x) = 7(y)

7y is your answer

hope this helps
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