1/3 = 3/x, Solve for x

Solve 1/3 = 3/x

How to solve 1/3 = 3/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 1/3 = 3/x

Cross multiplying the ratios, gives

1x = 3 × 3

Divide both sides by 1, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

Therefore, 1x/1 = 3 × 3/1

x = 9/1 or, x = 9