prestonday995 prestonday995
  • 11-08-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x. 3:12 = x:16

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mikayla1687 mikayla1687
  • 11-08-2020
3/12 = x/16 (multiple both sides by 16)
48/12 = x (simply left side)
4 = x
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thepingu
thepingu thepingu
  • 11-08-2020

Answer:

[tex]x = 4[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

We can represent each ratio as a fraction, then use the cross products property to find the value of x.

[tex]\frac{3}{12} = \frac{x}{16} \\\\\\16\cdot3=48\\\\48\div12=4[/tex]

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