9. What is the solution to the proportion? (2 points)

Question

12/x = 4/(2x - 5)

x =

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Answer 1

To solve the proportion:

12/x = 4/(2x-5)

We cross-multiply:

12(2x - 5) = 4(x)

24x - 60 = 4x

Simplifying:

20x = 60

x = 3

Therefore, the solution to the proportion is:

x = 3