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How do you solve 8/14 = 2/x

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Answer:

x = 3 1/2

Explanation:

8/14 = 2/x

Using cross products

8*x = 14*2

8x = 28

Divide by 8

8x/8 = 28/8

x = 7/2

x = 3 1/2

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