Question

Solve the equation using multiplication or division. Check your answer.
10 equals StartFraction x Over 2 EndFraction
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Part 1
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 10 = \frac{x}{2} \), we can use multiplication to isolate \( x \).

1. Start with the equation:
\[
10 = \frac{x}{2}
\]

2. Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
\[
10 \times 2 = \frac{x}{2} \times 2
\]

3. Simplifying this gives:
\[
20 = x
\]

Thus, \( x = 20 \).

### Checking the answer:
To check if \( x = 20 \) is correct, substitute \( x \) back into the original equation:
\[
\frac{20}{2} = 10
\]
Since \( 10 = 10 \) holds true, our solution is verified.

So, the final answer is:
\[
x = 20
\]