Can anyone explain how to do this thank youu!
8/15 = 24/x
A. x = 60
B. x = 12.8
C. x = 5
D. x = 45
8/15 = 24/x
Cross multiply.
15 * 24 = 360
8x = 360
Divide both sides by 8.
8x divided by 8 would cancel the 8 out so it would just be x and 360 divided by 8 is 45 so x=45?
thank you!
You are welcome.
Certainly! To solve the equation 8/15 = 24/x, you can use cross-multiplication.
First, multiply 8 by x and 15 by 24:
8 * x = 15 * 24
This simplifies to:
8x = 360
Next, divide both sides of the equation by 8 to solve for x:
8x/8 = 360/8
This simplifies to:
x = 45
Therefore, the value of x that satisfies the equation is x = 45.
In this case, option D is the correct answer: x = 45.