SOLUTION: How do you solve 40/15x=10/12

Algebra ->  Proportions -> SOLUTION: How do you solve 40/15x=10/12       Log On


   

Question 888398: How do you solve 40/15x=10/12
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is this it?
+40+%2F+%28+15x+%29+=+10%2F12+
If so,
Multiply both sides by +60x+
+4%2A40+=+50x+
+160+=+50x+
+x+=+160+%2F+50+
+x+=+3.2+