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OpenStudy (anonymous):
What is the solution to the proportion?
A.
4.5
B.
8
C.
9
D.
36
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
oops!
OpenStudy (anonymous):
one sec xD
OpenStudy (anonymous):
6/x=9/12 is the preposition.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
sorry :c
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
np
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
brb gonna get a soda c:
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
k
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Back c:
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
ok, its 8.
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
do u know why its eight?
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
no :(
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
ok, simplify 9/12
OpenStudy (anonymous):
3/4?
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
YES
OpenStudy (anonymous):
oh ;D
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
this soda is a year old <.<
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
ok, know we need to make 6/x = 3/4
OpenStudy (anonymous):
should i drink it <.<
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
thats old
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
is it past expiration?
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
nov/9/15 ;-;
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
should still be good
OpenStudy (anonymous):
okay c: xD
OpenStudy (anonymous):
tasetes fine :D
OpenStudy (anonymous):
*tastes
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OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
we need to make 6/x = 3/4
OpenStudy (anonymous):
three goes into six :D
OpenStudy (anonymous):
and two goes into four :D
OpenStudy (anonymous):
3/2
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
no
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
ah :c
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
flip it, make 3/4 = 6/x. what must you do to 3 to make it 6?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
3+3?... or 3x2?
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
were multiplying, so 2
OpenStudy (anonymous):
k
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OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
now, because we multiplied 3 by 2, we also have to do it to the 4
OpenStudy (anonymous):
8
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
YES!
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
which gives you....
OpenStudy (anonymous):
6/8
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OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
YES. now, to make sure we didint do it wrong, simplify 6/8
OpenStudy (anonymous):
8?
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
simplify it like you did 9/12
OpenStudy (anonymous):
3/4
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
YES
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
:D!!!!!!
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
and because 9/12 = 3/4, and 6/8 = 3/4, you knowthat they are the same fraction. That is how you know it is eight
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
understand now?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
yeah
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
i have more questions lined up c:
OpenStudy (anonymous):
fwee medals c:
OpenStudy (seanstewart16):
good job dude
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ty :D