How do you solve #x/2 = 4/7#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-09-08T09:58:49

The answer is #x=8/7#

There are several ways of solving such equation:

1) Multiplying both sides by #14# to eliminate fractions:

#7x=8#

#x=8/7#

2) Multiplying "in a cross" This is multiplying numerator of one side by denominator of the other and vice versa:

#x*7=4*2#

#x=8/7#

Answer 2 · 2015-09-08T10:00:41

#x = 8/7#

#x/2=4/7#
#x=4/7xx2/1=8/7#