SOLUTION: I'm trying to solve the following problem for x: 54/58 = x/100 However, I'm stuck on how to begin. Does 54x = 5800 or does 5400 = 58x? WHAT IS THE RULE IN THIS CASE? Thank

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Question 317729: I'm trying to solve the following problem for x: 54/58 = x/100
However, I'm stuck on how to begin. Does 54x = 5800 or does 5400 = 58x?
WHAT IS THE RULE IN THIS CASE?
Thanks,
John

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
Multiply both sides by 100.
Simplify.

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