How do you solve #\frac{2}{6} = \frac{x}{10}#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-18T23:21:46

#x = 10/3#

I usually solve equations like this by cross multiplying.

I would first multiply 6 and x with 2 and 10:
#6*x=2*10#

I then simplify:
#6x=20#

To isolate the variable, I would then divide by 6 on both sides:
#(6x)/6=20/6#

The 6's on the left would cancel out giving you:
#x=20/6#

You can then simplify #20/6# by dividing 2 in the numerator and denominator:
#(20/6)/(2/2)#

Giving you the answer:
#x=10/3#

Answer 2 · 2018-05-18T23:22:10

#x=3 1/3#

#2/6=x/10#

Times 10 on both sides
#2/6times10=x/10times10#

Simplify
#10/3=x#

#x=3 1/3#

Answer 3 · 2018-05-18T23:22:46

#=>x=10/3#

Simply cross-multiply:

#2/6 = x/10#

#2*10 = 6x#

#20 = 6x#

#x = 20/6 = 10/3#