Question

This scale drawing shows a reduction in a figure.

What is the value of x?

Enter your answer as a decimal in the box.

x = ?

Answer 1

I did the math and i got

x = 2.25

Answer 2

Answer: 2.25

Explanation:

8/3=6/x

To solve this problem, we can set up the proportion shown above. Then, we can solve it using cross-products.

3×6=18

8×x=18

x=18/8

x=2.25

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