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Solve for j in the proportion.

Solve for j in the proportion.-example-1

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j=12 because 12/8 is simplified to 3/2
User Christian Westman
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Answer:

j=12

Explanation:

1. Multiply 8 by both sides

8/1 x 3/2 = j/8 x 8/1

2. Solve

12=j or j=12

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