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Solve for the equation 2 1/2 equal 3 1/4 x

Solve for the equation 2 1/2 equal 3 1/4 x-example-1
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basically we are trying to solve for x. the equation 2 1/2 = 3 1/4x involves multiplication, so to undo that, we divide. we turn 2 1/2 and 3 1/4 into improper fractions, which is 5/2 = 13/4x. in order to get x by itself, you divide both sides by 13/4. 13/4 divided by 13/4 = x. and 5/2 divided by 13/4 is 10/13. so, X = 10/13

ANSWER 10/13
User Koen Lostrie
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2.5 = 3.25x
=> 10/13 = x
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