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What is the solution to the proportion? 5/x = 2/8 x = 3.2 x = 40 x = 20 x = 1.25
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What is the solution to the proportion? 5/x = 2/8

x = 3.2

x = 40

x = 20

x = 1.25

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5/x = 2/8

Take the reciprocal of both sides of the equation

x/5 = 8/2

Multiply each side by 5

x = 40/2
x = 20
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