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Which of the following are equivalent to the ratio (2x-6):(6x-4)?

A. -2:1
B. X-3:3x-2
С. 3x x
D. (4x-12): (12x-8)
E. X-1 : x - 2

User BigD
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Answer:

x-3:3x-2 and (4x-12): (12x-8)

Explanation:

Divide both sides by 2, then multiply both sides by 2

User Blackey
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Answer:

B and D

Explanation:

(2x-6):(6x-4)

you can divide everything by 2

2x÷2=x, -6÷2=-3

6x÷2=3x, -4÷2=-2

so it's B X-3:3x-2

(2x-6):(6x-4)

multiply everything by 2

2x × 2 = 2x, -6 × 2 = -12

6x × 2 = 12x, -4 × 2 = -8

so it's D (4x-12): (12x-8)

User Gohel Kiran
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