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)
To find the value of x, we can cross multiply in the ratio equation:
x/8 = 3/16
Cross multiplying:
16x = 24
Divide both sides by 16 to solve for x:
x = 24/16
x = 1.5 units
Therefore, the value of x is 1.5 units.