izzysuedavida2005
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  • 01-10-2018
  • Mathematics
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If y=15 when x=3/4, find x when y =25. Show work please!

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amandakristine2
amandakristine2 amandakristine2
  • 01-10-2018

Set up a proportion: x/y = x/y

(.75)/(15) = (x)/(25)

Then cross multiply:

(.75)(25) = (15)(x)

18.75 = 15x

x = 1.25 or (5/4)

There you go :)

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