Question

To make green paint, 3 parts yellow paint are mixed with 2 parts blue pain. Janis has 12L of blue paint. How much yellow paint does she need?

Answer 1

Green paint= 3 parts yellow mixed with 2 parts blue
ratio is 3:2 for yellow to blue
x :12L
solve for x
\[\frac{x}{3}=\frac{12}{2}\]

Answer 2

would x equal 6?

Answer 3

you have to bring the 3 over.

Answer 4

\[\frac{x}{3}=6\]