SOLUTION: Rational Expression: 3/10 = 5/x

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Question 96491: Rational Expression:

3/10 = 5/x
Answer by prabhjyot(165) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2F10++=+5%2Fx+
Cross multiplying we get
3%2Ax=5%2A10
3x=50
Divide both sides by 3 we get
3x%2F3=50%2F3
x+=50%2F3