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The ordered pairs below represent a proportional relationship.

(8, 12), (16, 24), (x, 21)

Find the value of x.

User Amr Eraky
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Answer:

x=14

Explanation:

Your unit rate is 1.5 because if you divide 12 by 8, you get 1.5. You divide 21 by your unit rate to get 14.

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