Arat12321
Arat12321 Arat12321
  • 29-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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what is the value of x in the proportion below?

5/7 = x/20

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Ammimochi
Ammimochi Ammimochi
  • 29-11-2018

Multiply both sides by 20

5/7 × 20 = x

Simplify 5/7 × 20 to 100/7

100/7 = x

Switch sides

x = 100/7

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itmye84 itmye84
  • 29-11-2018

[tex]\frac{5}{7}=\frac{x}{20}[/tex]    Multiply 20 on both sides

[tex](20)\frac{5}{7} =\frac{x}{20}(20)[/tex]

[tex]\frac{20(5)}{7}=x[/tex]

[tex]\frac{100}{7}=x[/tex]


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