How would I solve 8 over 3 equals 24 over x

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Milo Vaughan

19 January, 22:16

How would I solve 8 over 3 equals 24 over x

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Jude Lamb · Answer 1

8 over 3 equals 24 over x can be written down as:

8/3 = 24/x

So now:

8/3 = 24/x / * 3 (both sides)

8 = 72/x / * x (both sides)

8x = 72 / : 8 (both sides)

x = 9

Fatima · Answer 2

8 = 24

3 x

Its a proportion, so you cross multiply the 3 and the 24, then divide by 8.

3 * 24 = 72

72 : 8 = 9

Your final answer is:

x = 9