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Solve for X: 5/6 = 10/2x-3

x=___

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Answer:

x = 7.5

Explanation:

5/6 = 10/2x-3

Solve using cross products

5 ( 2x-3) = 6*10

Divide each side by 5

2x-3 = 6*10/5

2x-3 =12

Add 3 to each side

2x-3+3 = 12+3

2x =15

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 15/2

x = 7.5

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