SOLUTION: Given 2+x/5= x/7. What is the first step to solve this proportion?
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Question 692358: Given 2+x/5= x/7. What is the first step to solve this proportion?
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Given 2+x/5= x/7. What is the first step to solve this proportion?
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Eliminate fractions by multiplying thru by 35.
The "shortcut" is to cross multiply:
(2+x)*7 = 5x
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