SOLUTION: x over 2 = 12 over 8 what is x

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Question 761526: x over 2 = 12 over 8 what is x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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x over 2 = 12 over 8
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x/2 = 12/8
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x = 2(12/8)
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x = 24/8
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x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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