Asked by tammy

what is 5/8x=2/5 ?Please help?
Answered by tammy
Explane it to me please and answer.
Answered by Lisa
x=16
Answered by PsyDAG
5/8x = 2/5

To get rid of the divisors, multiply both sides by 40x (8x*5).

(40x)(5/8x) = (40x) (2/5)

25 = 16x

Divide both sides by 16.

x = 25/16

I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
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