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Do the ratios 2-4 and 14-7 form a proportion

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Answer:

2=. 14

4 7

Cross multiply:

2 * 7 = 4 * 14

Simplifying

2 * 7 = 4 * 14

Multiply 2 * 7

14 = 4 * 14

Multiply 4 * 14

14 = 56

Solving

14 = 56

Couldn't find a variable to solve for.

This equation is invalid, the left and right sides are not equal, therefore there is no solution

Explanation:

User Taegost
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

because 2 is divisible by 14 but 4 is not divisible by 17

User Valentino Pereira
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