SOLUTION: What is the first step to solve w: 4/5=w/20

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Question 590483: What is the first step to solve w:
4/5=w/20
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the first step to solve w:
4/5=w/20
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Multiply both sides by 20 to get:
w = 20(4/5)
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w = 4*4 = 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The only step necessary is multiply both sides by 20
4/5*20=w/20*20
16=w