Determine if one, both, or neither of the following is a proportion. 168=?2412
, 84=?126
(1 point)
Responses
Neither is a proportion.
Neither is a proportion.
168=2412
only
Start Fraction 16 over 8 End Fraction equals Start Fraction 24 over 12 End Fraction only
84=126
only
Start Fraction 8 over 4 End Fraction equals Start Fraction 12 over 6 End Fraction only
168=2412
, 84=126
Start Fraction 16 over 8 End Fraction equals Start Fraction 24 over 12 End Fraction , Start Fraction 8 over 4 End Fraction equals Start Fraction 12 over 6 End Fraction bot
Neither is a proportion.
Both of the given equations are proportions:
1. 168 = 2412
This proportion can be simplified to 16/8 = 24/12, which is true.
2. 84 = 126
This proportion can be simplified to 8/4 = 12/6, which is also true.
Therefore, both of the given equations are proportions.