Question

Why is x = 4 a solution to the proportion StartFraction 14 over x EndFraction = StartFraction 56 over 16 EndFraction?

Answer 1

see explanation

Explanation:

Given

`(14)/(x)` =
`(56)/(16)` ( cross- multiply )

56x = 14 × 16 = 224 ( divide both sides by 56 )

x = 4

Answer 2

because if you substitute 4 into the equation for x and cross multiply, you get 224=224

Explanation:

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