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Solve for x

8/x = 28/42

Solve for x 8/x = 28/42-example-1
User Sharad
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

use the theory of cross multiply

so 8•42=28x

336=28x

x=12

User Joven
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Answer:

The answer is 12

Explanation:

8/x = 28/42

8/x = 2/3

(8) × 3 = (2) × (x)

2x = 24

2x/2 = 24/2

y = 12

y = 12Thus, The value of y is 12

User Kirill Smirnov
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