Solve the following proportion: 14/22=x/9

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asked Feb 11, 2023 127k views

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Andrew Keith · Answer 1 · 2023-02-12T11:27:18+0000

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In order to solve proportions, apply cross-multiplication:

$\longrightarrow\tt{\displaystyle(14)/(22)=(x)/(9)}$

$\longrightarrow\tt{14\cdot9=x\cdot22}$

Simplify:

$\longrightarrow\tt{126=22x}$

Divide both sides by 22:

$\longrightarrow\tt{\displaystyle(126)/(22)=(22x)/(22)}$

Reduce the fraction:

$\longrightarrow\tt{\displaystyle(63)/(11)=x}$

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