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How to solve 1/2 = 3/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.
We have 12 = 3x
Cross multiplying the ratios, gives
1x = 2 × 3
Divide both sides by 1, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c
Therefore, 1x1 = 2 × 31
x = 61 or, x = 6
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