SOLUTION: 8/16=x/6 what is the value of x

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Question 154713: 8/16=x/6 what is the value of x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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8/16=x/6
Multiply both sides by 6 to get:
x = 6(8/16)
x = 6(1/2)
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.