Question

Which way would you choose to solve 3/x=6/14 ?
Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

I'd cross multiply to solve this equation.

Explanation:

Since we have a fraction where we're finding a ratio:

`(3)/(x) = (6)/(14)`,

I'd find it easiest to cross multiply. This is because we are finding an equivalent to a ratio, so cross multiplication works best here.

Let's solve it.

`14\cdot 3 = 42\\42/6=7`

x = 7

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