SOLUTION: 17 over 10 = 8.5 over x

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Question 184052: 17 over 10 = 8.5 over x
Answer by tvandenberg(45) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
17%2F10=8.5%2Fx
Same rules as the last one I showed you...
x%2A17%2F10=8.5
x=8.5%2A10%2F17=85%2F17=5