Chapter 6: Q. 1 (page 285)
Use equivalent ratios to solve the proportion.
Short Answer
The solution is x = 6.
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Chapter 6: Q. 1 (page 285)
Use equivalent ratios to solve the proportion.
The solution is x = 6.
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