Question

7/12 = 3x/9

In the equation above, what is the value of x?

A. 4/7
B. 4/21
C. 1 3/4
D. 5 1/4

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Answer 1

C. x = 1 3/4

Explanation:

7/12 * 9 = 3x/9 * 9

63/12 = 3x -->

(63/12) / 3 = 3x / 3

63/36 = x

x = 7/4 --> 1 3/4