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25 August, 10:11

The variables x and y are related proportionally. When x=12, y=8. Find x then y=12.

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  1. 25 August, 10:16
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    I don't know if this is correct ...

    warning: I may be wrong

    so you have to do a proportion ...

    it's easy!

    x1/y1 = x2/y2

    so, plug in the values!

    12/8 = x/12

    now solve for x.

    cross multiply:

    8x = 144

    divide by 8:

    x = 18

    there!
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