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What is the value of x in 3/5x=7/8 ?

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3/5x = 7/8....divide both sides by 3/5
x = (7/8) / (3/5)...when dividing fractions, flip what u r dividing by, then multiply

x = 7/8 * 5/3
x = 35/24 or 1 11/24 <==
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