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X over 6 space equals space 10 over 12 ; x

User UncaughtTypeError
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Answer:


x = 5

Explanation:

Step 1: Convert to an expression

x over 6 equals 10 over 12


(x)/(6)=(10)/(12)

Step 2: Cross multiply


(x * 12) = (6 * 10)


12x = 60

Step 3: Divide both sides by 12


(12x)/(12) = (60)/(12)


x = 5

Answer:
x = 5

User Paul Rubel
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Let's break this problem down in a few steps

  • x over 6 ⇒ x divided by 6 ⇒
    (x)/(6)
  • 10 over 12 ⇒ 10 divided by 12 =
    (10)/(12)=(2*5)/(2*6) =(5)/(6)

Since these two fractions are equal to each other, let's solve for x


(x)/(6)=(5)/(6) \\6x=30\\x = 5

Thus x = 5

Hope that helps!

User Tarydon
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