Question

How do you solve for x in `x/8=4.5/12`?

Answer 1

`color(green)(x = 3`

Explanation:

`color(green)(x) / 8 = (4.5) /12`

`color(green)(x) = (4.5) /12 xx 8`

`color(green)(x) = 36 /12`

`color(green)(x) = 3`