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Solve for x
x/7 = 3/5 enter answer as decimal ​

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ORIGINAL EQUATION:
x/7 = 3/5

CROSS MULTIPLY THE FRACTIONS

x(5) = 3(7)

5(x) = 3(7)

SIMPLIFY IT!

5x = 21

DIVIDE 5 to BOTH SIDES

5x/5 = 21/5

SIMPLIFY IT!
x = 21/5

x = 4 1/5


Therefore, the answer should be:

x = 21/5

OR

x = 4 1/5


EITHER OF THOSE SHOULD WORK BECAUSE THEY ARE BOTH EQUIVALENT TO EACH OTHER!


Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!



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