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Solve for the variable. 4/2=3/x
A.2/3
B.1.5
C.6
D.12

User LeAthlon
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Answer:

3/2 0r B. 1 1/2

Explanation:

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

4/2=3/x

4*x=(3)*(2)

4x=6

Step 2: Divide both sides by 4.

4x/4=6/4

x=3/2

Answer:

x=3/2

3/2 is an equivilant to B 1.5 or 1 1/2

User Ofir Attal
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Given


(4)/(2) =
(3)/(x) ( cross- multiply )

4x = 6 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 1.5 → B

User Ikel
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