2/1 = 1/x, Solve for x

Solve 2/1 = 1/x

How to solve 2/1 = 1/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 2/1 = 1/x

Cross multiplying the ratios, gives

2x = 1 × 1

Divide both sides by 2, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

Therefore, 2x/2 = 1 × 1/2

x = 1/2 or, x = 0.5