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Solve for X in 5x/10=2

User JohnDRoach
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Given Equation: 5x/10 = 2.
Steps:

Step 1: Multiply both sides of the equation by the L.C.M of the numerators of both sides of the equation ( 10 and 1). L.C.M is 10

(5x/10).10 = 2x10

5x = 20

Step 2: Divide both sides by the co-efficient of x i.e.5

(5x)/5 = 20/5

x = 4

I hope this helps
User Randy Levy
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5x=2*10
5x=20
x=20/5
x=4
User Anbin Muniandy
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