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  • 03-07-2017
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If 3/4 and 12/x are equivalent, what is the value of x?

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Arroe44
Arroe44 Arroe44
  • 03-07-2017
x=16 

3*4 = 12
4*4 = 16
thus
3/4 * 4/4 = 12/16
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TheBestBrain
TheBestBrain TheBestBrain
  • 03-07-2017
x would equal 16 because you can set up equivalent proportions. If you do 12/3 you get 4. Therefore x/4 should equal 4. You can multiply 4*4 which gives you 16. Therefore x = 16. Hope this helps. Please rate, leave a thanks, and mark a brainliest answer (Not necessarily mine). Thanks, it really helps.
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