Question

Solve the proportion below for x.
x/18=3/12

Answer 1

cross multiply.

Answer 2

@bggjdiewj I know that's what I'm supposed to do..... I just don't know how to cross multiply haha I learned it in like 8th grade but I forget now :/

Answer 3

Like 18 by 3 and x by 12. Then your last fraction you simply as much as you can.

Answer 4

Get it?

Answer 5

Kind of, could I use 1 instead of x? or would that mess it up?

Answer 6

@bggjdiewj so far I have 54/12

Answer 7

yes, x = 54/12 = ...
just simplify then

Answer 8

@RadEn 9/2?

Answer 9

nice, that's right!

Answer 10

Thank you! :)

Answer 11

welcome :)

Answer 12

@RadEn wait, what would x be though? I'm still confused :(

Answer 13

u got x = 9/2, right ?

Answer 14

yeah

Answer 15

so, what the trouble then ...

Answer 16

Oh wait, so x = 9/2 meaning 9/2 is my final answer? I feel extremely stupid now.... Nevermind haha, I'm sorry! I've been working on this all day and I'm really tired

Answer 17

yes, that's the final answer :)