SOLUTION: If x is to 5 as y is to 8, what is the value of x when y=2

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Question 889102: If x is to 5 as y is to 8, what is the value of x when y=2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/5 = y/8
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x/5 = 2/8
8x = 10
x = 5/4 or 1.25