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Instructions

Today, we are going to practice cross multiplying! Cross multiplying is a method used to solve fractions and proportions. Follow the steps to solve the problems below.

Example:

If you have the equation:

1/2 = x/4

You can cross multiply:

  • 1 * 4 = 4
  • 2 * x = 2x

So, the equation is:

4 = 2x

Then, you can solve for x.

Practice Problems:

1. Solve the following using cross multiplying:

3/5 = x/10


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2. Solve the following using cross multiplying:

4/7 = 12/x


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3. Solve the following using cross multiplying:

2/x = 6/9


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4. Solve the following using cross multiplying:

x/3 = 5/15


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5. Create your own proportion and solve it using cross multiplying!

Your proportion:


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Your solution:


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