20:X=8:14

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:09 pm



You asked:

Solve \(20 : X=8 : 14\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= 35\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{20}{X} = \frac{8}{14}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{20}{X} &= \frac{8}{14} \\ 280 &= 8 X \\ X &&= 35 \end{aligned}$$

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