Question

Solve for x:6/5 =5/x

Answer 1

x = 25/6

Explanation:

6/5 = 5/x

Cross multiply.

6x = 25

Divide by 6.

x = 25/6

Answer 2

Answer: x =
`(25)/(6)`

Explanation:

We will cross-multiply the two fractions given to help us solve.

Given:

`\displaystyle (6)/(5) =(5)/(x)`

Cross-multiply:

6 * x = 5 * 5

6x = 25

Divide both sides of the equation by 6:

x =
`(25)/(6)`