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  • 09-09-2022
  • Mathematics
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Solve the following proportion.
x/-8 = 12/6
A -12 B -14
C -16 D -18

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  • 09-09-2022

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply both sides of the equation by 24, the least common multiple of −8,6

−3x=4×12

Multiply 4 and 12 to get 48.

−3x=48

Divide both sides by −3.

x= −3/48

Divide 48 by −3 to get −16.

The answer is x=−16

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