Question

Roberto wants to reduce a drawing that is 12 inches long by 9 wide. If his new drawing is 8 inches long, how wide will it be?

Answer 1

1.) ¹²/₉ = ⁴/₃
Simplify the fraction so it’s easier to work with.
2.) ⁴/₃ = ⁸/x
Make ⁴/₃ equal to ⁸/x because since you want to find the new width, you need to make it equal to a new fraction.
3.) 4x = 24
Cross multiply.
4.) x = 6
Divide each side by 4.