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Solve for all values of 
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(x)/( 10)=(8)/(5x)
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x=

Solve for all values of x x .\newlinex10=85x \frac{x}{10}=\frac{8}{5 x} \newlineAnswer: x= x=

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Q. Solve for all values of x x .\newlinex10=85x \frac{x}{10}=\frac{8}{5 x} \newlineAnswer: x= x=
  1. Eliminate Fractions: First, we need to eliminate the fractions by cross-multiplying to get rid of the denominators. This will give us a simpler equation to work with.\newlineCross-multiplication gives us: x×5x=10×8x \times 5x = 10 \times 8
  2. Simplify Equation: Next, we simplify the equation by performing the multiplication on both sides.\newlineThis results in: 5x2=805x^2 = 80
  3. Set to Zero: Now, we want to set the equation to zero to solve for xx by moving all terms to one side.\newlineSubtract 8080 from both sides to get: 5x280=05x^2 - 80 = 0
  4. Factor Quadratic: To solve the quadratic equation, we can factor it if possible. Let's see if the quadratic can be factored easily.\newlineFactoring gives us: 5(x216)=5(x+4)(x4)=05(x^2 - 16) = 5(x + 4)(x - 4) = 0
  5. Apply Zero Product Property: Now, we apply the zero product property, which states that if a product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.\newlineSetting each factor equal to zero gives us two equations: x+4=0x + 4 = 0 and x4=0x - 4 = 0
  6. Solve for x: Solve each equation for x.\newlineFor x+4=0x + 4 = 0, subtracting 44 from both sides gives us x=4x = -4.\newlineFor x4=0x - 4 = 0, adding 44 to both sides gives us x=4x = 4.

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