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2 1/4 = 1 2/7 divied by x

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Answer:

x = 7/4

Explanation:

2 1/4 = 1 2/7 ÷ x

change mixed numbers to improper fractions:

9/4 = 9/7x

multiply each side by 7/9 to isolate 'x':

9/4(7/9) = x

63/36 = x

x = 7/4 (simplified)

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