desmond20 desmond20
  • 15-04-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve the following proportion. x/10 = 4/8

Respuesta :

GeneralKnowledge GeneralKnowledge
  • 15-04-2016
One way to go about this is cross multiplication: multiply both sides by both denominators to remove the denominators.

x/10 = 4/8
x/10 * 10 * 8 = 4/8 * 10 * 8
8x = 40

Now the equation is in a form you can solve easier.

8x = 40
x = 5
Answer Link
Layrd
Layrd Layrd
  • 15-04-2016
5/10=0.5  4/8/10=0.5 5 is your answer
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

you are quiz master you have been asked to conduct a program for video show on sound how would you being the show present the beginning
Which of the following mathematical expressions is equivalent to the verbal expression “A number, x, squared is 39 more than the product of 10 and x” ? F. 2x =
how do you say, do you want to build a snow man in spanish?
what is the value of the 2 in the number 1250?
Write and solve a system of equations that represents each situation. Interpret the solution. Neil has a total of twelve $5 and $10 bills in his wallet. He has
factor using ac-method and factor completely, 25x²-30x--40  (help)
a major objective of the south pacific forum founded in 1971 was? stopping the french nuclear testing or expanding the copra trade or reconciling diverse cultur
how do you say, do you want to build a snow man in spanish?
How to work out:5x+1=2x-8
Which number is the largest?A) 1.81B) 1.08C) 1.801