Confused with a seemingly simple equation.

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[teal raptor]

I know it seems really simple but for me it's not and I can't get my head around it.

[narrow tapir]

This is basically 50*5/x = 125. Maybe it's easier for you when it's written that way?

[teal raptor]

Defo easier that way and I understand that but it's not written that way on the test and it confuses me lol

[narrow tapir]

Well, just replace question mark by x, that's pretty much it.

[teal raptor]

But even then I don't think I can answer that within 10 seconds to be honest

[narrow tapir]

Well, what's the solution of a/x = b?

[teal raptor]

I don't know what you're asking

It's been years since I was in school and this is for a job interview. They use the maths questions to sift people out so they don't have to host as many interviews.

[narrow tapir]

Hm...

[teal raptor]

I did good at school but I've completely forgotten it all now

[narrow tapir]

I think it might be good to review how to solve some simple equations, then.

A school-level algebra textbook should work.

[teal raptor]

Okie dokie

@narrow tapir What is this type of question actually called sorry?

[narrow tapir]

Solving an equation, I guess. Not sure if this type of equation has a special name.

[teal raptor]

Thanks :)

[narrow tapir]

You're welcome!

[teal raptor]

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