Question

solve the proportion. $\frac{x - 6}{5}=\frac{12}{3}$

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$3(x - 6)=12\times5$

Step2: Expand the left - hand side

$3x-18 = 60$

Step3: Add 18 to both sides

$3x=60 + 18$
$3x=78$

Step4: Divide both sides by 3

$x=\frac{78}{3}=26$

Answer:

$26$