5/6 = x/12, Solve for x

Solve 5/6 = x/12

How to solve 5/6 = x/12? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 5/6 = x/12

Cross multiplying the ratios, gives

5 × 12 = 6x

or, 6x = 5 × 12

Divide both sides by 6, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

Therefore, 6x/6 = 5 × 12/6

x = 60/6

To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 6, which is the GCF of 60 and 6:

x = 10/1 or, x = 10