SOLUTION: Please solve this formula for the given variable: 2/w=x/5 Solve for w. Thanks!

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Question 207668: Please solve this formula for the given variable:
2/w=x/5
Solve for w.
Thanks!

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Multiply both sides by 'w'.


Multiply both sides by 5.


Multiply


Divide both sides by 'x' to isolate or solve for 'w'.


Rearrange the equation.


So the solution is

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