Question

Solve for x. 3:12 = x:16 2 1/4 4 64

Answer 1

Hi!

We can set up a proportion to solve this

$\frac{3}{12} \frac{x}{16}$

Cross multiply

3 x 16 = 48
48/12 = 4

The answer is 4

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=4$

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$\frac{3}{12}=\frac{x}{16}$

solve for x

Cross multiply

$12*x=3*16\\x=3*16/12\\x=48/12\\x=4$