Question

How do you solve `\frac { 11} { 5} = \frac { x } { 125}`?

Answer 1

`x=275`

Explanation:

Step 1) Cross multiply so that both sides of the equation are whole numbers

`11/5=x/125`

`11xx125=5x`

`1375=5x`

Step 2) Divide both sides of the equation with `5` so that `x` is the only "thing" on its side of and he equation

`1375/5=x`

`275=x`

`x=275`

It is preferred that you put the variable on the left side of the equation