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OpenStudy (anonymous):

1 package is to 5 socks as 4 packages are to socks

OpenStudy (amistre64):

multiply both parts by 4 ..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do that ^^^

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/proportionbasics/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you understand? @suekisha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Jesuslovesyousomuch dont you dare say the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

think of this problem algebraically: a package=x. So x(one package)=5 (socks). X=5. And you want to know what 4X equals, or y=4X. So plug in x and it becomes: y=4(5): y=20, So 20 socks is the answer:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry- just trying to help(@erdog82)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Jesuslovesyousomuch At least you explained how to get the answer.

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