Homework Help: algebra

Posted by Laura on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 5:09pm.

3/4 of a number is 1/2. Find the number in the lowest terms... please show work I am confused

algebra - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 5:17pm
(3/4)x = 1/2

x = (1/2) / (3/4)

x = (1/2) * (4/3)

x = 4/6 = 2/3
algebra - Laura, Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 5:32pm
Thanks Ms. Sue
algebra - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 6:00pm
You're welcome, Laura.

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