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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!
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