Question

Solve for x: 2/5 = x/24

Answer 1

x=9.6

Explanation:

We are given the proportion:

`(2)/(5)=(x)/(24)`

We are asked to solve for x. Therefore, we must isolate x on one side of the proportion.

x is being divided by 24. The inverse of division is multiplication. Multiply both sides of the proportion by 24.

`24*(2)/(5)=(x)/(24)*24`

`24*(2)/(5)=z`

`24*0.4=x`

`9.6=x`

`x=9.6`

x is equal to 9.6 The complete proportion is
`(2)/(5)=(9.6)/(24)`