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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the following proportion. '/' is over p/6 = 7/8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you are solving for p?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes. c:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Cross multiply

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply both sides by 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

p x 8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6 x 7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@billj5 I have no idea where you are leading him...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Jennaluv p x 8 and 6 x 7, can you figure that out?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@AnswerMyQuestions what do you mean?, multiplying both sides by 6 gives you the same answer as cross multiplying, then dividing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Jennaluv Multiply p x 8 and 6 x 7, what do you get?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

does it not?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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