Question

6:9=8:___

Answer 1

6 / 9 = 8 / x Multiply both sides by x

6 * x / 9 = x * 8 / x

6 x / 9 = 8 Multiply both sides by 9

6 x * 9 / 9 = 8 * 9

6 x = 72 Divide both sides by 6

6 x / 6 = 72 / 6

x = 12

6 : 9 = 8 : 12