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If 2/3=x/12 , what is the value of x?
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If 2/3=x/12 , what is the value of x?

User Sergei S
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the answers 8,just cross multiple and divide.

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User Ricky Wilson
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2/3=x/12
Use cross multiply
2*12=3*x
24=3x
Divided both side by 3
24/3=3x/3
x=8
Check:
2/3=x/12
Substitute x with 8
2/3=8/12
2/3=(8/4)/(12/4)
2/3=2/3. As a result, x=8. Hope it help!
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