X:8=4:16

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:10 pm



You asked:

Solve \(X : 8=4 : 16\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= 2\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{X}{8} = \frac{4}{16}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{X}{8} &= \frac{4}{16} \\ 16 X &= 32 \\ X &&= 2 \end{aligned}$$

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