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How do you solve # 1/2 * x/5= 3/10#?

Answer 1

#x=3#

In a fractional equation, the denominators are typically what you want to eliminate.

However, if you simplify the left side, you will notice that the denominators on both sides are equal,. (They are both #10#.)

The numerators will therefore also be equal.

#1/2 xx x/5 = 3/10#

#color(red)(x)/10 =color(red)(3)/10#

#:. x=3#

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Answer 2

Jace Anderson

To solve the equation 1/2 * x/5 = 3/10:

Multiply both sides of the equation by 10 to eliminate the denominators: 10 * (1/2 * x/5) = 10 * (3/10).
Simplify both sides: 5 * (1/2 * x) = 3.
Simplify further: (5/2) * x = 3.
To isolate x, divide both sides by (5/2): x = 3 * (2/5).
Calculate: x = 6/5 or 1.2.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.