Question

How would you go about working a proportion, such as 6/2=4/p?

Answer 1

6/2 = 4/p (cross multiply)
(6)(p) = (2)(4)

solve for p....can you take it from here ?

Answer 2

So you would have 6p=8, and then would you divide by 6?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

so p would equal 1.3?

Answer 5

better put 4/3

Answer 6

p = 4 over 3

Answer 7

Where did the 3 come from?

Answer 8

6p = 8
p = 8/6 = 4/3

check...
6/2 = 4 / (4/3)
3 = 4 * 3/4
3 = 12/4
3 = 3 (correct)

answer : p = 4/3

Answer 9

Ohhhh. Okay, now I get where I when wrong. Thank you. :)

Answer 10

your welcome....I am glad you understand