SOLUTION: Could you show me how to simply this expression: 5x/(2x/15) I know the answer is 37.5 but I can't see how the variables would not be in the answer. Thanks!

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Question 807318: Could you show me how to simply this expression: 5x/(2x/15)
I know the answer is 37.5 but I can't see how the variables would not be in the answer.
Thanks!
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%285x%29%2F%28%282x%29%2F15%29
invert the dividing fraction and multiply
%285x%29%2A%2815%2F%282x%29%29
The x cancels
5%2A%2815%2F2%29 = 75%2F2 = 37.5