Question

Solve for the missing variable. 1.) 80/120 =2/x

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{80}{120} = \frac{2}{x}$

Simplify, divide the numerator and denominator by the same number

$\frac{80}{120}$

÷ 40

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{2}{3} = \frac{2}{x}$

Cross products

$2x = 2 *3\\2x = 6\\/2 /2\\\\x = 3$