Question

Solve for x. 32 24 9

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

set up a proportion:

24 = 32

33 32+x

24(32 + x) = 32(33)

768 + 24x = 1056

24x = 288

x = 12

Answer 2

x = 12

Explanation:

By basic proportionality theorem,

`(24)/(9) = (32)/(x) \\ \\ x \: = (32 * 9)/(24) \\ x \: = 12`