11. Solve for x: 12:x=8:6

I don't understand what I need to do. Help.

12/x = 8/6

since 12 = 8*3/2,
12/x = 12/9
x=9

or, you can cross-multiply to get

12/x = 8/6
12*6 = 8x
x=9

12:x=8:6

First, cross multiply.

6 * 12 = 72
8 * x = 8x

8x = 72

Divide both sides by 8

x = 9

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To solve for x in the equation 12:x = 8:6, we need to compare the ratios on both sides and find the missing value.

1. First, let's write the ratios in fraction form:
12:x = 8:6

2. Cross-multiply the fractions:
12 * 6 = 8 * x

Simplify:
72 = 8x

3. Divide both sides of the equation by 8 to isolate x:
72/8 = (8x)/8

Simplify:
9 = x

Therefore, x is equal to 9.