Pre-Algebra, Student Edition
Pre-Algebra, Student Edition
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ISBN: 9780078885150
Author: McGraw-Hill
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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Chapter 12.7, Problem 40S
To determine

To solve: the given proportion.

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Answer to Problem 40S

The value of x is 3.5.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  1432=x8

Calculation:

Consider the equation 1432=x8

The objective is to find the value of x.

Simplify the equation as follows:

  1432=x8148=32.x               Cross product112=32x                 Multiply11232=x                    Divide3.5=x                     Simplify

Hence, the value of x is 3.5.

Conclusion:

Hence, the value of x is 3.5.

Chapter 12 Solutions

Pre-Algebra, Student Edition

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