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Chapter 6: Q. 7 (page 286)

Use algebra to solve the proportion.

 x9=4254

Short Answer

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The solution isx=7 .

Step by step solution

01

Step-1 – Given

The given proportion isx9=4254 .

02

Step-2 – To determine

We have to solve the proportion by using algebra.

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Step-3 – Calculation 

Solve the given proportion.

x9=4254x9⋅9=4254⋅9multiplyeachsideby9x=37854 simplifyx=7divide

So, the solution is x=7.

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