Question

Solve the proportion 18/24= b/12

Answer 1

8/24= b/12

The denominator in the first fraction is 2 times greater than the denominator in the second fraction. Thus, this must be the case for the numerators.

b=8/2=4

Answer 2

Answer: b=9

Explanation:

Simplify
`(18)/(24) to (3)/(4)`

`(3)/(4) =(b)/(12)`

Multiply both sides by 12.

`(3)/(4)*12=b`

Use the rule
`(a)/(b) *c=(ac)/(b) \\`

`(3*12)/(4) =b`

Simplify 3*12 to 36

`(36)/(4) =b`

9=b

Switch sides

b=9

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