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Can you answer this one please

Can you answer this one please-example-1
User RohitK
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Answer:


\bf \boxed {x=8}

Step py step explanation:

2 inces ........ 3 feet

x inces ......... 12 feet

⇒ x = 12 • 2 /3

x = 24/3

x = 8

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12 votes
  • Answer: x = 8

Explanation:

2 inches = 3 feet

x inches = 12 feet


\bf (2)/(3) = (x)/(12) \\ \\ \bf 3 \cdot x = 2 \cdot 12 \\ \\ \bf 3 \cdot x = 24 \\ \\ \bf x = (24)/(3) \Rightarrow \green{ \boxed{ \bf x = 8} }

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