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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