Question

Solve for X : 4/x=1/5 how can I solve this problem

Answer 1

So, in order to solve this problem, you need to get the variable by itself:

1. Cross Multiply (if needed)


`(4)/(x) = (1)/(5)`


`x * 1 = 4* 5`


`1x = 20`

2. Divide both sides by 1


`(1x)/(1) = (20)/(1)`


`x = 20`