SOLUTION: I need an example on how to solve a proportion using multiplication property of equality {{{q/8=4/5 }}}

Question 229458: I need an example on how to solve a proportion using multiplication property of equality
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I need an example on how to solve a proportion using multiplication property of equality

Step 1. Multiply by 8 to both sides of the equation

Step 2. Check solution and substitute into

which is a true statement

Step 3. ANSWER: Solution is

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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