SOLUTION: how do i find the value of x? x/3 = 5/12, then x = 5/4

SOLUTION: how do i find the value of x? x/3 = 5/12, then x = 5/4

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Question 82174: how do i find the value of x?
x/3 = 5/12, then x = 5/4
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/3 = 5/12
Multiply both sides by 12 to get:
4x = 5
x=5/4
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cheers,
Stan H.
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