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What is this math problem Solve for x.

0.5x = 4.5

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Answer: x = 9

Explanation: 0.5x = 4.5

Divide both sides: 4.5/0.5

Multiply numerator and denominator: x = 45/5

Cross out common factor: x = 9
User Shanmugam M
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x = 9

if you format it as a fraction, it’s easier to solve.

1/2 * x = 9/2
divide both sides by 1/2

x = 9/2 * 2/1
x = 9
User Laurenz Albe
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