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4. Parallel Lines and Proportional Parts

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Exercise 68 Page 581

You can solve for the variable by using the Properties of Equality.

20/3

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We will use the Properties of Equality to solve the given proportion. Let's start by applying the Multiplication Property of Equality.

3/4=5/x

LHS * x=RHS* x

3/4x=5

LHS * 4=RHS* 4

3x=20

.LHS /3.=.RHS /3.

x=20/3

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