SOLUTION: I am not sure how to solve this problem, please help me! 2/5 = /10 2 over 5 equals some number over10

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Question 19149: I am not sure how to solve this problem, please help me!
2/5 = /10
2 over 5 equals some number over10
Answer by sukusu(21) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2/5=x/10
multiply by the reciprocal
2/5 times 10/1= x/10 times 10/1
reduce
4=x