document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=40969>Question 40969</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Either perform the indicated operation or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3/10 = 5/x </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "3/10 = 5/x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3x = 50 and<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 50/3 </SPAN>\n" );
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