Cross-multiply fractions: Cross-multiply to eliminate the fractions.(10x)=(x10)Cross-multiplying gives us:x×x=10×10
Simplify equation: Simplify the equation. x2=100
Take square root: Take the square root of both sides to solve for x.x2=100This gives us two solutions since the square root of a number can be positive or negative.x=10 or x=−10
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