Solve for xX/3 = 5/8

Brad Rydzewski asked May 8, 2023

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ANSWER :

x = 15/8

EXPLANATION :

From the problem, we have the equation :

Cross multiply :

$\begin{gathered} 8x=5(3) \\ 8x=15 \end{gathered}$

Divide both sides by 8 :

$\begin{gathered} (8x)/(8)=(15)/(8) \\ \\ x=(15)/(8) \end{gathered}$

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