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How to solve 7/4 = 2/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.
We have 74 = 2x
Cross multiplying the ratios, gives
7x = 4 × 2
Divide both sides by 7, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c
Therefore, 7x7 = 4 × 27
x = 87 or, x = 1.14
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