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3x over 4 = x over 16, what is x

3x over 4 = x over 16, what is x-example-1
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3x/4 = x/16
(cross multiply)
16 × 3 = 48 ÷ 4
= 48 ÷ 4
x =12
3x over 4 = x over 16, what is x-example-1
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(3x)/(4) = (x)/(16) \\ 48x = 4x \\ 12 = x
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