How do you solve #5/8 = x/12#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-03-04T18:29:05

#15/2=x#

#5/8=x/12#

To get x by itself, you must multiply each side by 12 (to cancel out the 12).

#12*(5/8)=(x/12)*12#

Simplify each side.

#60/8=x#

Simplify final answer.

#15/2=x#