How to solve 5/25 = 2/x

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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Question

$$\frac{5}{25}=\frac{2}{x}$$

Solve for x

$x=10$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Variable $x$ cannot be equal to $0$ since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by $25x$, the least common multiple of $25,x$.

$$x\times 5=25\times 2$$

Multiply $25$ and $2$ to get $50$.

$$x\times 5=50$$

Divide both sides by $5$.

$$x=\frac{50}{5}$$

Divide $50$ by $5$ to get $10$.

$$x=10$$

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