SOLUTION: Could you show me how to simply this expression: 5x/(2x/15) I know the answer is 37.5 but I can't see how the variables would not be in the answer. Thanks!

SOLUTION: Could you show me how to simply this expression: 5x/(2x/15) I know the answer is 37.5 but I can't see how the variables would not be in the answer. Thanks!

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Question 807318: Could you show me how to simply this expression: 5x/(2x/15)
I know the answer is 37.5 but I can't see how the variables would not be in the answer.
Thanks!
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

invert the dividing fraction and multiply

The x cancels
= = 37.5
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