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1 2/3x=1/2
what is x?

x/2.5=1.75
what is x?

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The first one is 3/10 the second one is 35/8
User Robert Stevens
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Answer:

Explanation:

1. 12/3x = 1/2

4/1x = 1/2

4/1x = 1/2 / 4/1

1/2 x 1/4 , x = 1/8.

2). x / 2.5 = 1. 75/ 1

cross multiply to get

x = 2.5 x 1.75

x = 4.375

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