SOLUTION: Either perform the indicated operation or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate. 3/10 = 5/x

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Question 40969: Either perform the indicated operation or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate.

3/10 = 5/x
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let us cross-multiply and solve...we have
3/10 = 5/x
3x = 50 and
x = 50/3