SOLUTION: how do i solve these proportions?
5/8=x+2/12
3x/4=x+7/6
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Question 777366: how do i solve these proportions?
5/8=x+2/12
3x/4=x+7/6
Answer by harpazo(655) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/8 = (x+2)/12
Cross-multiply and then divide.
8(x+2) = 5(12)
8x + 16 = 60
8x = 60-12
8x = 48
x = 48/8
x = 6
Do the other question the same way.
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