Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 16 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Proportions...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\frac{ x }{ 3 } = \frac{ x+4 }{ 5 }\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please explain how to do it :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Cross multiplication! Multiply the numerator of the first fraction with the denominator of the second fraction, and multiple the denominator of the first fraction with the numerator of the second. Then set those values equal to each other and solve for a variable. e.g. \[if \frac{ a }{ b } = \frac{ c }{ d } \] then \[ad = bc\] Then you can solve for whatever you like. solving for a would be \[ad \div d = bc \div d\] \[a = \frac{ bc }{ d }\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think I got it :)

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Latest Questions
Arriyanalol: i need help
1 day ago 7 Replies 1 Medal
Arriyanalol: CONGRATS to me
1 day ago 8 Replies 2 Medals
Legomaster346: What colleges are good that are near Arab Alabama?
1 week ago 5 Replies 0 Medals
Arriyanalol: i need help
1 week ago 6 Replies 2 Medals
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!