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X:20 = 5:x

Calculate the positive value of x

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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

expressing the ratios in fractional form


(x)/(20) =
(5)/(x) ( cross- multiply )

x² = 100 ( take square root of both sides )

x = ±
√(100) = ± 10

the positive solution is x = 10

User Mickp
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

x/20= 5/x

x²= 100

x=√100

X=±10

x=10

User Justin Voskuhl
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