SOLUTION: If 4/5 x _=2/5 what is _?

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: If 4/5 x _=2/5 what is _?      Log On


   

Question 718839: If 4/5 x _=2/5 what is _?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the 5s in the denominator effectively cancel when you multiply both sides by 5

so you're left with 4x__ = 2

that means the number 1/2 goes in the blank since 4 times 1/2 = 2

therefore

4/5 x 1/2 = 2/5