It requires 3 1/2 eggs for every 4 1/4 cups of milk. You only have 2 1/2 eggs. If you use all the eggs, how many cups of milk do you need?
When you set up the below equation, use improper fractions (example: 10/3) and X
as your variable (your variable should be on the RIGHT side of the equal sign)
{1} eggs
{3} eggs
(2) cups of milk
{} cups of milk
(2) =
(3) =
(4) =
Hint: When you cross-multiply, you will get an equation where its (fraction x fraction)
= (fraction)"x. The key here is to multiply both sides of your equation by the biggest
denominator
X
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