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Find the value of x. x:12=5:8
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Find the value of x.
x:12=5:8

User Adrianna
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Answer:

x = 7.5

Explanation:

expressing the ratio as a fraction , that is


(x)/(12) =
(5)/(8) ( cross- multiply )

8x = 60 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 7.5

User BinaryNexus
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Answer:

Since 5:8is constant with respect to x, the derivative of 5:8 with respect to x is 0.0

Explanation:

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