X/2=8/5 what is x???​

Ills asked Jan 20, 2023

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X/2=8/5

what is x???

Ills asked Jan 20, 2023

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Answer:

x = 3.2

Explanation:

$\sf (x)/(2) = (8)/(5) \\$

Use cross multiplication.

$\sf5x = 8 * 2 \\ \sf 5x = 16$

Divide both sides by 5.

$\sf \: x = 3.2$

OnkarDhane answered Jan 26, 2023

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