Question

Solve the proportion.
3/5 = x/10
x= [?]

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

Rewrite the equation as
`(x)/(10) =(3)/(5)`.

`(x)/(10)= (3)/(5)`

Multiply both sides of the equation by 10.

`10*(x)/(10) =10*(3)/(5)`

Simplify both sides of the equation.

Cancel the common factor of 10.

Rewrite the expression.

`x=10*(3)/(5)`

Simplify
`10*(3)/(5)`

Cancel the common factor of 5.

Factor 5 out of 10.

`x=5(2)*(3)/(5)`

Cancel the common factor.

Rewrite the expression.

`x=2*3`

Multiply 2 * 3.

`x=6`

Answer 2

6 is the only possible answer