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Solve the equation for the given variable x/4=6/8

User JRomio
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

This process is called cross multiplication.

Multiply 6 · 4 = 24

Divide 24 ÷ 8 = 3

x = 3

User Deepak Thomas
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

x/4 = 6/8

Using cross products

x*8 = 4*6

8x = 24

Divide by 8

8x/8 = 24/8

x = 3

User Insign
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