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Use the reciprocal property to solve for x: 2 / 5 = 38 / x

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Answer:

Explanation:

Cross multiply

2x = 38 × 5

Simplify

2x = 190

Divide both sides by 2

X = 95

Eugene H answered Nov 23, 2022

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95.
It would be 2x=38(5) and you get 95

Sanxiyn answered Nov 26, 2022

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