Question

Which is the value of x in the equation-3/4 = x/24 A. -32 B. -18 C. 18 D. 32​

Answer 1

B. -18

Explanation:

• -3/4 = x / 24

solve the proportion using cross multiplication

• -3 × 24 = 4 × x
• -72 = 4x

swap the side

• 4x = -72

divide both side by 4

• 4x / 4 = -72/4
• x = - 18

Answer 2

-18 =x

Explanation:

-3/4 = x/24

Using cross products

-3*24 = 4*x

-72 = 4x

Divide each side by 4

-72/4 = 4x/4

-18 =x