Respuesta :

Answer:

x= 5/16

Step-by-step explanation:

1/8 = 2/5x

1/8 divided by 2/5 is 5/16

5/16=x

Space

Answer:

x = 5/16

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right  

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

1/8 = 2/5x

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide both sides by 2/5:                             5/16 = x
  2. Rewrite/Rearrange:                                                                                        x = 5/16