Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We are given a proportion 3x:5=6:6 and we need to find the value of x.
Set up the proportion: Set up the proportion as an equation. 53x=66
Simplify the equation: Simplify the right side of the equation. 66 simplifies to 1. So, 53x=1
Solve for x: Solve for x.To find x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. We can do this by multiplying both sides of the equation by 5.(53x)×5=1×5
Perform the multiplication: Perform the multiplication. 3x=5
Divide to solve for x: Divide both sides by 3 to solve for x.x=35
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