SOLUTION: Please solve this formula for the given variable: 2/w=x/5 Solve for w. Thanks!

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Question 207668: Please solve this formula for the given variable:
2/w=x/5
Solve for w.
Thanks!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2%2Fw=x%2F5 Start with the given equation.


2=wx%2F5 Multiply both sides by 'w'.


2%2A5=wx Multiply both sides by 5.


10=wx Multiply


10%2Fx=w Divide both sides by 'x' to isolate or solve for 'w'.


w=10%2Fx Rearrange the equation.


So the solution is w=10%2Fx