SOLUTION: How do i solve x/10=4/5

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Question 682354: How do i solve x/10=4/5
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How do i solve x/10=4/5
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Eliminate fractions by multiplying by 10

Answer by jfree12(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/10=4/5 when solving proportions, you cross multiply. therefore x/10=4/5 you would come up with 5x=40, therefore x=8. plug 8 in for x and you get, 8/10=4/5. which is correct.