Question

5/2.35 = x/12 what does x=

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = \frac{60}{2.35}$ or $x = 25.531...$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Cross Multiply

$\frac{5}{2.35} = \frac{x}{12}$

$5(12) = 2.35(x)$

$60 = 2.35x$

Step 2:  Divide both sides by 2.35

$60 / 2.35 = 2.35x / 2.35$

$x = \frac{60}{2.35}$ or $x = 25.531...$

Answer:  $x = \frac{60}{2.35}$ or $x = 25.531...$