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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the solution for x in the proportion Describe your steps

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (shane_b):

Do you understand cross-multiplication?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (shane_b):

What do you get when you cross-multiply?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you just walk me through it so i can know if I'm right.

OpenStudy (shane_b):

ok

OpenStudy (shane_b):

\[\frac{14}{18}=\frac{x}{63}\]\[(63)(14)=18x\]Now just solve for x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

49

OpenStudy (shane_b):

Correct :)

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