SOLUTION: How do you solve 2/3 X = 1/2 by solving for x? I know the answer is 3/4 but do not understand how to get there step by step. Thanks.

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Question 835272: How do you solve 2/3 X = 1/2 by solving for x? I know the answer is 3/4 but do not understand how to get there step by step. Thanks.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282%2F3%29x=1%2F2
Multiply both sides by 3%2F2.
%283%2F2%29%282%2F3%29x=%281%2F2%29%283%2F2%29
x=3%2F4