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How do i find the value of x with this problem?
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How do i find the value of x with this problem?

How do i find the value of x with this problem?-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

use ratio of sides

x/10-x = 2/3

cross multiply

3x = 2(10-x)

3x = 20 - 2x (add 2x to both sides of the equation)

+2x +2x

5x = 20 (divide both sides by 5 to isolate the variable

x = 4

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