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What is the answer to this question because i do not know 5/12 x =1

User IanQ
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Answer:

x = 12/5

Explanation:

Combine multiplied terms into a single fraction

5x/12 = 1

Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators

12 x 5x/12 = 12

Cancel multiplied terms that are in the denominator

5x = 12

x = 12/5

User SynCap
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Answer:

x=12/5

Explanation:

x*5/12=1

x=1*12/5

x=12/5

User Fredrik Carlsson
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