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8/x = 2/5 what is x

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can you explain how to break it down so I can learn how to solve these please.

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asked Jun 17, 2014 in PRE-ALGEBRA by anonymous

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The equation

Cross products.

Apply division property of equality: If a = b than a/c = b/c c ≠ 0.

Divide each side by 2.

Solution .

answered Jun 17, 2014 by david Expert

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