SOLUTION: how do i solve a ratio

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Question 735478: how do i solve a ratio
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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A ratio in it's simplest form would be:
+2%2F3+=+6%2Fx+
To solve, multiply both sides by +3x+
+%283x%29%2A%282%2F3%29+=+%283x%29%2A%28+6%2Fx%29+
+2x+=+18+
+x+=+9+
So, the correct ratio is:
+2%2F3+=+6%2F9+