Question

Solve the following
If possible please leave an explanation

Answer 1

`(x)/(5) = 2 (1)/(2)`

Change to improper fraction:

`(x)/(5) = (5)/(2)`

Cross-Multiply:

`2x = 25`

Divide by 2 on both sides:

`x = (25)/(2)`

Simplify:

`x = 12(1)/(2)`