hailiecampbell hailiecampbell

11-12-2017
Mathematics

contestada

Sonny substituted 5 for x in the proportion 16/x =48/12 and cross multiplied to get 240 = 240. Why is this?

Respuesta :

Аноним Аноним

11-12-2017

16 / 5 = 48 / 12

16 * 12 = 5 * 48
192 = 240

which is incorrect so 5 cannot be the solution of the equation.

substituting 4 for x will give you 192=192

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

The average person loses about 8x10 strands of hair each day. About how many strands of hair would the average person lose in 9 days?

R is inversely proportional to s. If r=16 when s=3, then write the formula for the reaction between r and s

how do coral reefs have an affect on people?

454.12kg ;3 significant digits

Ken saves $140 per month. If this is 2.5% of his monthly income, how much does he earn per month ?

Use the matrix tool to solve the system of equations. Choose the correct ordered pair. 7x + 3y = 56 6x + 6y = 72

The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968 were both aimed at a. creating more housing outside major cities. b. encouragin

Identify the terms and the coefficients of the expression of 8x-20y-10

why was the introduction of corn and potatoes to europe and asia so significant

Which would you expect to have stronger intermolecular forces? a) Hydrogen, which exists as a gas at room temperature b) Iron, which exists as a solid at roo