Answer:
2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Cross multiply:
9 * 5 = x * 18
Simplifying
9 * 5 = x * 18
Multiply 9 * 5
45 = x * 18
Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
45 = 18x
Solving
45 = 18x
Solving for variable 'x'.
Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.
Add '-18x' to each side of the equation.
45 + -18x = 18x + -18x
Combine like terms: 18x + -18x = 0
45 + -18x = 0
Add '-45' to each side of the equation.
45 + -45 + -18x = 0 + -45
Combine like terms: 45 + -45 = 0
0 + -18x = 0 + -45
-18x = 0 + -45
Combine like terms: 0 + -45 = -45
-18x = -45
Divide each side by '-18'.
x = 2.5
Simplifying
x = 2.5
