6/12 = x/50, Solve for x

Solve 6/12 = x/50

How to solve 6/12 = x/50? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 6/12 = x/50

Cross multiplying the ratios, gives

6 × 50 = 12x

or, 12x = 6 × 50

Divide both sides by 12, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

Therefore, 12x/12 = 6 × 50/12

x = 300/12

To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 12, which is the GCF of 300 and 12:

x = 25/1 or, x = 25