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R/5 = 4/7 solve for r

User Konard
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Answer:


\large\boxed{R = 2 (6)/(7)}

Explanation:

R/5 = 4/7

Cross-multiply (numerator * opposite denominator = numerator * opposite denominator)

R(7) = 5(4)

Multiply

7R = 20

Divide both sides of the equation by 7

R = 20/7

Simplify


\large\boxed{R = 2 (6)/(7)}

Hope this helps :)

User Daniel Gustafsson
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