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How to solve 8/79 = 5/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.
We have 879 = 5x
Cross multiplying the ratios, gives
8x = 79 × 5
Divide both sides by 8, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c
Therefore, 8x8 = 79 × 58
x = 3958 or, x = 49.38
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