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Solve for x: 4/x=5/10

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

4/x = 5/10

=> 4/x = 1/2

=> 4 x 2 = x

=> 8 = x

=> x = 8

User Sebplorenz
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simplify 5/10 to 1/2
1. 4/x = 1/2

multiply both sides by x
2. 4= 1/2 x

simply 1/2x to x/2
3. 4= x/2

multiply both sides by 2
4. 4x2= x


simplify 4 x 2 to 8
5. 8= x

switch sides
x= 8

ANSWER; x= 8
User Jdearana
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