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What is the answer to X/4 = 7/8

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Answer:


x=(7)/(2)

Explanation:

To solve a proportional equation, cross-multiply the numerators and denominators:


(x)/(4)=(7)/(8)\\8x=28\\x=(28)/(8)\\x=(7)/(2)

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