Question

Solve the following proportion for u.
3/17 = u/13

Answer 1

3/17=u/13
3*13=17u
39=17u
U=39/17=2.29

Answer 2

2.294117647

Explanation:

3/17 = u/13

Cross multiply:

3 * 13 = 17 * u

Simplifying

3 * 13 = 17 * u

Multiply 3 * 13

39 = 17 * u

Solving

39 = 17u

Move all terms containing u to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-17u' to each side of the equation.

39 + -17u = 17u + -17u

Combine like terms: 17u + -17u = 0

39 + -17u = 0

Add '-39' to each side of the equation.

39 + -39 + -17u = 0 + -39

Combine like terms: 39 + -39 = 0

0 + -17u = 0 + -39

-17u = 0 + -39

Combine like terms: 0 + -39 = -39

-17u = -39

Divide each side by '-17'.

u = 2

Simplifying

u = 2.294117647