Ethan writes the ratio x/8 = y/16
to help him reduce the size of a two-dimensional shape. If the
new value of y is 3 units, what will be the value of x? (1 point)
First, we can set up the proportion:
x/8 = 3/16
To solve for x, we can cross multiply:
16x = 8 * 3
16x = 24
Now, divide by 16 to solve for x:
x = 24/16
x = 1.5 units
Therefore, the value of x will be 1.5 units.