Solve the proportion 7/3 = b/18

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Zakaria Acharki asked Nov 19, 2023

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Solve the proportion
7/3 = b/18

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Answer:

b = 42

Explanation:

Cross-multiply to solve the proportion.

see image.

7/3 = b/18

3b = 7•18

3b = 126

divide by 3

b = 126/3

b = 42

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Ichigolas answered Nov 23, 2023

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