Mark M. answered • 04/12/21
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x / 9 = 42 / 54
54x / 9 = 42 Multiply both sides by 54
6x = 42 Divide 54 by 9
x = 7 Divide both sides by 6
Justin M.
Hello Londyn, I personally prefer to use a faster method, you will take 9 and multiply it by 42 which is 378 then you will divide 378 by 54 and get your answer of 7.
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Londyn W.
thank you for the explanation Mark04/12/21