Answer
$$x=\frac{5}{2}$$
Work Step by Step
Solving the equation using cross multiplication, we find:
$$1\cdot \:5=x\cdot \:2\\ x=\frac{5}{2}$$
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - 8.8 Business and Economics Applications - 8.8 Exercise Set - Page 564: 35
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