SOLUTION: 8/d= -12/30 I don't understand how to solve if you don't have a demominator.

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Question 503544: 8/d= -12/30 I don't understand how to solve if you don't have a demominator.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

8%2Fd=-12%2F30 Start with the given ratio


8=%28-12%2F30%29%2Ad Multiply both sides by d


8%2A30=-12%2Ad Multiply both sides by 30


240=-12%2Ad Multiply


240%2F-12=d Divide both sides by -12


-20=d Reduce



So our answer is d=-20


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