Set up equivalent ratios: 3/9=

Question

Response area

Cross multiply: 3x=
Response area

Solve for x: x=
Response area miles

Answer 1

To set up equivalent ratios using the ratio $\frac{3}{9}$, we can express it as:

$$\frac{3}{9}=\frac{3x}{y}$$

To find a value for $y$ that maintains the ratio, we can cross multiply:

Cross multiply:

$$3\cdot y=9\cdot 3x$$

This simplifies to:

$$3y=27x$$

Now, to solve for $y$, we divide both sides by 3:

$$y=9x$$

Now, if we want to solve for $x$ when $y$ is a specific value of your choice, just replace $y$ with that value and solve for $x$.

If you have a specific value for $y$ in mind, please provide it, and I can help you solve for $x$ in miles!