How do you solve 5/(2x) = 25/4?

1 Answer
Sep 28, 2017

x = 2/5

Explanation:

Start by cross multiplying. Multiply the denominator and the numerator of the other fraction.

5/(2x) = 25/4
20 = 50x

Divide both sides by the coefficient of x which is 50.

20 = 50x
20/50 = x

Simplify

2/5 = x