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What is the value of x

1/5 = 25/x

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First getting x as a numerator rather than a denominator. Then grouping like terms by moving 5 from the left side to the right. Work below:

(1)/(5) = (25)/(x) \\ (1)/(5)*x = (25)/(x)*x\\ (1)/(5)x = 25\\(1)/(5)x * 5 = 25*5\\x=125
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