Answer:
x = 4
Explanation:
Given y is directly proportional to x then the equation relating them is
y = kx ← k is the constant of proportion
To find k use the condition y = 24 when x = 6 , then
24 = 6k ( divide both sides by 6 )
4 = k
y = 4x ← equation of proportion
When y = 16, then
16 = 4x ( divide both sides by 4 )
4 = x