how to solve for x 4/X=12/7.5

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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In order to solve this equation, lets try N multiply both sides with x.

4x/x=12x/7.5

4=12x/7.5

Multiply both sides with 7.5

4*7.5 = (12x * 7.5) / 7.5

30=12x 

Divide both sides with 12.

12x/12=30/ 12

x=2.5