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How do you solve #3/18=F/6#?

Answer 1

Eva Adamson

Multiply each side of the equation by #6# to isolate #F# and keep the equation balanced

Multiply each side of the equation by #color(red)(6)# to isolate #F# and keep the equation balanced:

#color(red)(6) xx 3/18 = color(red)(6) xx F/6#

#18/18 = cancel(color(red)(6)) xx F/color(red)(cancel(color(black)(6)))#

#1 = F#

#F = 1#

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Answer 2

Eli Assouline

To solve ( \frac{3}{18} = \frac{F}{6} ), cross multiply to get ( 3 \times 6 = 18 \times F ). This simplifies to ( 18 = 6F ). Then, divide both sides by 6 to solve for ( F ). ( F = \frac{18}{6} ), which simplifies to ( F = 3 ).

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