Question

Solve for g in the proportion.

42/g = 14/10

g =

Answer 1

Cross mutiply. 42*10= 420. 14*g= 14g

14g= 420

divide by 14 for both sides

14g/14= 420/14

g= 30

Check answer by using substitution method

42/30. Divide by 3 . 42/3= 14 , 30/3= 10

14/10 and 14/10 equal to each other by dividing 2.

14/2= 7 , 10/2= 5

7/5= 7/5

Answer: g= 30

Answer 2

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