Question

I need help wiith this math problem 6:1=12:_
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Answer 1

The answer is:  " 2 " .
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Note:  Given:  6:1::12:x ;  Solve for "x" ;

Rewrite as:

6/1 = 12/x ;

6x = (12)*(1) ;

6x = 12 ;

Divide EACH SIDE of the equation by "6" ; to solve for "x" ;

6x / 6 = 12 / 6 ; 

 x = 2 .
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Answer 2

Answer:

6:1 = 12:2

Step-by-step explanation:

In the second statement, we see that 12 is double the amount of the original, meaning it had been multiplied by 2.  

Apply the same rule to the second part of the ratio.

Equation: 1 x 2 = 2

Conclusion: 6:1 = 12:2