How would I solve 8 over 3 equals 24 over x

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Sehrish Waheed · Answer 1 · 2015-11-17T06:38:34+0000

8 = 24
3 x

Its a proportion, so you cross multiply the 3 and the 24, then divide by 8.

3 × 24 = 72

72 ÷ 8 = 9

Your final answer is:

x = 9

Idlackage · Answer 2 · 2015-11-23T12:07:55+0000

8 over 3 equals 24 over x can be written down as:

8/3 = 24/x

So now:

8/3 = 24/x / * 3 (both sides)
8 = 72/x / * x (both sides)
8x = 72 / ÷ 8 (both sides)
x = 9

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