SOLUTION: what is 3 over 8 equal to 6 over x?

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Question 227329: what is 3 over 8 equal to 6 over x?

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2F8=6%2Fx so 3x=6%2A8
3x=+48
x=16

However, the easy way to do this particular problem is to notice that if you start with "3 over 8 equal to 6 over what", the 6 is double the 3, so you have to double the 8 to get 16.

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Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus