How do you solve xx5=2854?

1 Answer
Jan 25, 2018

Answer: Use cross-multiplication to eliminate the fractions to solve for x

Explanation:

Solve xx5=2854

We can start by cross-multiplying to eliminate the fractions:
54x=28(x5)

Next, we can distribute the 28 on the right-hand side:
54x=28x28(5)=28x140

Now, we can isolate the x term:
54x28x=140
26x=140

Finally, we divide both sides by 26 to solve for x:
x=14026=7013

Therefore, x=7013