Question

1/8 =2/5*x

x=????????????????

Answer 1

x= 5/16

Explanation:

1/8 = 2/5x

1/8 divided by 2/5 is 5/16

5/16=x

Answer 2

x = 5/16

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

1/8 = 2/5x

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide both sides by 2/5: 5/16 = x
2. Rewrite/Rearrange: x = 5/16