Question

Solve for x. 3/4 = 16/x

Answer 1

`x = (64)/(3) \: \: or \: \: 21 (1)/(3)`

Explanation:

`(3)/(4) = (16)/(x)`

First of all cross multiply

That's

`3x = 64`

Divide both sides by 3

That's

`(3x)/(3) = (64)/(3)`

We have the final answer as

`x = (64)/(3) \: \: or \: \: 21 (1)/(3)`

Hope this helps you