Solve and check
2/3=x/42
2/3=x/42
Cross multiply:
84=3x
Divide both sides by 3:
x=28
Plug in 28 for x.
2/3=28/42
simplify 28/42 which is 2/3
2/3=x/42
Cross multiply:
84=3x
Divide both sides by 3:
x=28
Plug in 28 for x.
2/3=28/42
simplify 28/42 which is 2/3