TACHS Math : Proportions

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : Math

Solve for the missing variable in the following proportion:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Proportions are ratios that are equal to one another. We can solve for the missing variable by using cross multiplication to develop an equation.

Simplify.

Divide both sides of the equation by .

Solve.

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