SOLUTION: solve for x: x over 60 =3 over 20

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Question 120661: solve for x:
x over 60 =3 over 20
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Remember that a%2Fb=c%2Fd means ad=bc.

Likewise, x%2F60+=3%2F20 means 20x=60%2A3
20x=180
x=9

R^2 Retired