Homework Help: Algebra

Posted by Aradia Megido on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 10:05pm.

Translate to a proportion and solve.

Two cups of water are used for every 6 cups if flour when making paste. How many cups of flour are needed for 8 cups of water?

Any type of help would be appreciated greatly. Thank you in advance.

Algebra - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 10:08pm
2/6 = 8/x

2x = 48

x = 24

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