Question

If =x/y=5/8
then x/5=

Answer 1

`(x)/(y)=(5)/(8)\Big|\cdot(y)/(5)\\\\(x)/(5)=(y)/(8)`

Answer 2

x/5 = y/8

Explanation:

x 5

----- = -------

y 8

Using cross products

8x = 5y

Divide each side by 8

x = 5/8 y

Divide each side by 5

x/5 = y/8