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Solve for x. Show each step of the solution x/16 = 3/8

User Saad Shahd
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

x/16 = 3/8

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

x/16 = 3/8

x*(8) = (3)*(16)

8x = 48

Step 2: Divide both sides by 8.

8x/8 = 48/8

*Ta da!*

x = 6

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