SOLUTION: What is x? 5/6 = 12/x Thank you!

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Question 1140708: What is x?
5/6 = 12/x
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Found 3 solutions by MathLover1, Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source):
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...cross multiply

or

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
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What is x?
5/6 = 12/x
Thank you!
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5/6 = 12/x
Multiply by x
5x/6 = 12
Multiply by 6
5x = 72
Divide by 5
x = 72/5
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Or, use the "shortcut," cross multiply.
5x = 72
x = 72/5

Answer by ikleyn(52777)   (Show Source):
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