Question

I'll give you a medal!
What is the solution for x in the proportion three over five equals twelve over x?

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Answer 1

Hi there! I can help you. Do you understand anything about proportions or are you completely lost?

Answer 2

20 = x

Answer 3

3/5 = 12/x
cross multiply: 60/3 = 3x/3
reduce: 20 = x

Answer 4

@ChelseaSweets We're not allowed to give just answers! You aren't helping the user understand when you do that, which is breaking OpenStudy Code of Conduct. I see that you fixed it, but next time be more careful. I don't want you to get your account suspended by a moderator! 0_0

Answer 5

Ok thanks for the concern @tafkas77 ! :) (i am not saying that sarcastically i promise)

Answer 6

You're welcome! I used to do it too, until I saw a lot of my friends getting suspended from their accounts... :) Thanks for not taking it the wrong way! :)

Answer 7

Yeah np! I try to do the right thing i usually make them work it out then ill make them get the answer but idk why i did it differently this time.. :P

Answer 8

Can you guys help me with this question right here?

Estimate by rounding to the nearest whole number.

twenty-three and nine-elevenths divided by three and one-seventh

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twelve

Answer 9

sure jus a sec

Answer 10

First if i am correct u will need to turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions, do u know how to do that?

Answer 11

@ChelseaSweets Sometimes I find myself just feeling lazy... :P Gotta keep working on it.
@twilaswift I think Chelsea's got this one, and I have to go. But I'm sure I'm leaving you in good hands. P.S. *fan her* :D

Answer 12

lol :) thanks @tafkas77

Answer 13

yw

Answer 14

:)

Answer 15

@twilaswift do u know how to turn a mixed number into an improper fraction?