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Solve for x 144/25=x/5

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Answer: x= 144/5

Explanation:

Cross-Multiply

144/25 = 25x

Swap the sides so you can solve

720 =25x

Divide both sides

25x=720

x=144/5

User Tcarvin
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Answer:

Explanation:

144/25=x/5

times both sides by 5

144/5=x

simplify

x=144/5 or 28.8

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