15:5=X:2

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on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 pm



You asked:

Solve \(15 : 5=X : 2\) for the variable \(X\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}X &= 6\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{15}{5} = \frac{X}{2}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{15}{5} &= \frac{X}{2} \\ 30 &= 5 X \\ X &&= 6 \end{aligned}$$

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