Question

Solve and explain! $\frac{x}{5}$ = $\frac{10}{8} }$

Answer 1

$\frac{x}{5} = \frac{10}{8}   Cross multiply.$

$\frac{x}{5} = \frac{10}{8} x * (8) = (10) * (5) 8x = 50   Divide both sides by 8.$

$\frac{8x}{8} = \frac{50}{8}  [tex]x = \frac{25}{4}$



In short the answer is x = 25/4