SOLUTION: If the value of x and y in the following fraction are both tripled, how does the value of the fraction change? XZ Y

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Question 110855: If the value of x and y in the following fraction are both tripled, how does the value of the fraction change?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It doesn't change; the 3's cancel
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(3x)z/(3y) = xz/y
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Cheers,
Stan H.