SOLUTION: Solve for the unknown: 8/52 = m/39 I have no clue about these at all HELP.

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Question 112114: Solve for the unknown: 8/52 = m/39
I have no clue about these at all HELP.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

8%2F52=m%2F39 Start with the given ratio


%288%2F52%29%2A39=m Multiply both sides by 39


312%2F52=m Multiply


6=m Simplify



So our answer is m=6