SOLUTION: {{{(x/5)*(x/2)=7}}} solve for x (x=10) but how do you get that?

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Question 310700: %28x%2F5%29%2A%28x%2F2%29=7 solve for x (x=10) but how do you get that?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F5%2Ax%2F2=7
x%5E2%2F10=7
x%5E2=70
x doesnt equal 10???
x=sqrt%2870%29