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21/x =6/8, x is an unknown number what is it?
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21/x =6/8, x is an unknown number what is it?

User Per Lundberg
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Answer:

x=28

Explanation:

21/x = 6/8

21/x = 3/4

84=3x

3x/84

x=28

User Justin Gould
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6 votes

Answer:

x = 28

Explanation:

21/
x = 6/8

cross multiply: 21 x 8 = 6 x
x

Combine like terms: 168 = 6
x

Divide both sides by 6: 28 =
x

User Ericksoen
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