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1. Solve for x. 42/x = 5/2​

User Tatsuya
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Answer:

Explanation:

x=84/5

1. Multiply both sides by 2/1. New equation: 84/x=5/1

2. Multiply both sides by x. New equation: 84=5x

3. Divide both sides by 5. New equation: 84/5=x

User Lennykey
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Answer:

x=16.8

Explanation:

We will have to solve this question by Cross multiplying

So let's solve the given question

42/x=5/2

So let's cross multiply

42×2=5x

84=5x

We will have to make x the subject of formula by dividing both sides by 5

x=16.8

Therefore the final answer is 16.8

User Odgiiv
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