Algebra 1

by Hall, Prentice

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133500403

ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 5 - Linear Functions - 5-1 Rate of Change and Slope - Mixed Review - Page 298: 70

Answer

x=7.5

Work Step by Step

To solve for x in the equation $\frac{5}{8}$=$\frac{x}{12}$ we'll begin by cross multiplying, to get the equation (5)(12)=(x)(8) 60=8x Then we'll divide both sides of the equation by 8 $\frac{60}{8}$=$\frac{8x}{8}$ 7.5=x

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