Question

If 24:14=12:x what is x​

Answer 1

`x=7`

Explanation:

`24:14=(24)/(14)`

`12:x= (12)/(x)`

`(24)/(14) =(12)/(x)`

`24x=14 * 12`

`24x=168`

`(24x)/(24)=(168)/(24)`

`x=7`

Answer 2

x=7

Explanation:

24:14

Divide each number by 2

24/2 : 14/2

12 : 7

x =7