Question

Solve for n in the proportion.

6/18 = 2/n

n =

Answer 1

6/16= 2/n

Cross mutiply. 6*n = 6n.18*2= 36

6n= 36

divide by 6

6n/6= 36/6

Cross out 6 and 6 , divide by 6 and becomes n

n= 6

Check answer by using the subscription method

6/18= 1/3 divide by 6. 6/6=1 , 18/6= 3

2/6= 1/3 divide by 2. 2/2= 1 , 6/2= 3

Answer 2

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