SOLUTION: How do I work out the probelm x over 36 = 1 over 18? I know I need to cross multiply but I need to understand the steps to get the answer.
Thank you,
Sarah
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Thank you,
Sarah
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Question 504758: How do I work out the probelm x over 36 = 1 over 18? I know I need to cross multiply but I need to understand the steps to get the answer.
Thank you,
Sarah Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! you are working a ratio.
What one value is to another.
x/36=1/18
18x=36*1
x=36/18
x=2
This makes since.
36 is double 18 and 2 is double 1
Does that help?
Bob
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