Solve for the Variable in the Proportion $\frac { x + 2 } { 4 } = \frac { 6 } { 12 }$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Solve for the variable in the proportion. $\frac { x + 2 } { 4 } = \frac { 6 } { 12 }$

• A) \(x = 1\)
• B) \(x = - 2\)
• C) \(x = 3\)
• D) \(x = - 1\)
• E) \(x = 0\)

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