Question

Solve for x.


8/15
1 7/8
4 4/5


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Answer 1

\[\frac{x}{3}=\frac{5}{8}\iff x=\frac{5\times 3}{8}\]

Answer 2

Multiply both sides by 3 and you find an expression for x: 15/8. This is equal to 8/8 + 7/8 = 1 7/8

Answer 3

Medal for nice formulas :)