Question

Do the ratios 2-4 and 14-7 form a proportion

Answer 1

2=. 14

4 7

Cross multiply:

2 * 7 = 4 * 14

Simplifying

2 * 7 = 4 * 14

Multiply 2 * 7

14 = 4 * 14

Multiply 4 * 14

14 = 56

Solving

14 = 56

Couldn't find a variable to solve for.

This equation is invalid, the left and right sides are not equal, therefore there is no solution

Explanation:

Answer 2

No

Explanation:

because 2 is divisible by 14 but 4 is not divisible by 17