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Solve this proportion.
9/n=7/5

User Pat Dobson
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Answer:

45/7

Explanation:

9 x 5 = n x 7

45 =n x 7

Switch sides n x 7=45

Divide both sides by 7: n x 7/7 = 45/7

n = 45/7

User Niko
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Answer:

n = 6 3/7 or 45/7

Explanation:

cross-multiply

7n = 45

n = 45/7 or 6 3/7

User ArnaudR
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