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given the proportion 3/2 = 4/x, what steps should your teacher take to solve for x? answer in 2-3 sentences

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Answer:

x=8/3

Explanation:

1. 3/2=4/x [Rewrite the eqaution]

2. 3x=8[Cross multiply]

3. x=8/3[Just divide]

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