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A classmate writes and incorrect proportion to find x. Explain and correct the error.

A classmate writes and incorrect proportion to find x. Explain and correct the error-example-1
User Jiang YD
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Answer:

x / 9 = 12 / 15

Explanation:

Correct proportion by given same angle;

x / 9 = 12 / 15

x = (12)(9) / 15

x = 108 / 15

x = 7.2 unit

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