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If 3/4 and 12/x are equivalent, what is the value of x?
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If 3/4 and 12/x are equivalent, what is the value of x?

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x = 16

12/16, when simplified, is equal to 3/4

User BenvolioT
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3/4 = 12/x
this is a proportion, so we cross multiply
(3)(x) = (4)(12)
3x = 48
x = 48/3
x = 16

now notice this.....12/16 reduces to 3/4....probability's are nothing but equivalent fractions
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