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  • 17-04-2017
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what is the solution to the equation 1/40x = 1/8

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Sinnamin
Sinnamin Sinnamin
  • 17-04-2017
First, I would multiply both sides by 8 to get:
1/5x = 1

Now multiply both sides by 5x

1 = 5x

Now divide by 5

X = 1/5

Hope this Helps!
-Sinnamin

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BritneyCH
BritneyCH BritneyCH
  • 17-04-2017
1/40x=1/8
x=1/8 / 1/40
x= 1/8 * 40/1
x=5
Hope u understand..
NB the / in line 2 should be a division sign

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