Question

Solve the Proportion



5 = x
-- --
12 36

Answer 1

`x = 15x`

Explanation:

`(5)/(12) = (x)/(36)`

`(5 * 36)/(12 ) = x`

`5 * 36 = 12x`

`180 = 12x`

`12x = 180`

`12x / 12 = 180 / 12`

`x = 180 / 12`

`x = 15`