(20)/(24) = (x)/(48) SOLVE FOR X!

Question

`(20)/(24)` =
`(x)/(48)`
SOLVE FOR X!

Answer 1

x = 40

Explanation:

Set up a proportion.

20/24 = x/48

Divide 48 by 24.

48 / 24 = 2

Multiply 2 by 20.

2 x 20 = 40

x = 40

Answer 2

`x=40`

Explanation:

We have:

`(20)/(24)=(x)/(48)`

First, we can reduce the left-hand side. Reduce both the numerator and the denominator by 4. Thus:

`(5)/(6)=(x)/(48)`

Cross-Multipy:

`6x=240`

Divide both sides by 6. Hence, the value of x is:

`x=40`