SOLUTION: Please help me i am confused as to how to solve this problem. {{{x/5=16/10}}} Coul someone show me so that i may finish my homework?

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Question 97055: Please help me i am confused as to how to solve this problem.
x%2F5=16%2F10
Coul someone show me so that i may finish my homework?
Answer by mathslover(157) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F5=16%2F10

Solving such problems involve isolating the x
if you multiply the both sides of the equation with 5 we have
%28x%2F5%29%2A+5=16%2F10+%2A+5
x = 80%2F10
x=8