The solution of the proportion \frac{3}{8}=\frac{15}{a}

Ben Shaver

Ben Shaver

Answered question

2021-12-10

The solution of the proportion 38=15a

Answer & Explanation

Heather Fulton

Heather Fulton

Beginner2021-12-11Added 31 answers

Calculation:
In order to solve the given equation 38=15a for the variable, isolate the variable term r on one side by performing some basic algebraic operations to get rid of the other numbers and terms associated with it.
Here to isolate r on both side, first multiply both sides by 8 and then multiply both sides by a and then simplify further we divide both sides by 3 as shown below,
38=15a
388=15a8
3=120a
3a=120aa
3a=120
3a3=1203
a=40
Thus, the solution of the proportion is a=40.
Raymond Foley

Raymond Foley

Beginner2021-12-12Added 39 answers

Step 1
911=8199
Reduce the fraction 8199 to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 9.
911=911
Compare 911 and 911
Answer: True
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-12-20Added 2605 answers

Answer is given below (on video)

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