If it gives you your total, and another number, divide the 2
example:
25 • x = 75
75/25= 3
x=3
First you distribute 4 to 2x and 3. Then after you do that you get 8x+12=10x
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5 = 5/1 as a fraction
2/5 × 5/1 = 2
ANSWER:
The product of 2/5 and 5 is greater than 2/5, and less than 5.
Another way you could find out if it's greater or less is by converting the fraction to a decimal and then multiplying it.
You must divide the numerator by the denominator to convert a fraction to a decimal.
2 ÷ 5 = 0.4
0.4 × 5 = 2