Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
c) Multiply by the denominator under the variable, then simplify.
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d) Simple observation shows you the denominator of each fraction is half the numerator, so p = 6.
If you want to solve this algebraically, you can multiply by p and divide by the value on the left of the equal sign (2).
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For an "upside down" proportion such as this (with the variable in the denominator), you can rewrite it by inverting both fractions:
Now, solve as for (c), by multiplying by the denominator under the variable:
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<em>Comment on this last solution method</em>
In general, you can use equation solving methods to solve inequalities. However, taking a reciprocal is an order-reversing process:
3 > 2
1/3 < 1/2
So, if you want to solve an inequality with the variable in the denominator of a proportion, be careful to observe any order-changing behavior of your solution method.