solve for X
8 is to 64 as 2 is to x
Is this answer is right yes or no,
8*8=64 2*2=4
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8/64 = 2/x
multiply both sides by 64 x
8 x = 128
x = 16
Yes, your answer is correct. To solve for x in the equation "8 is to 64 as 2 is to x," you can set up a proportion.
The given equation states that the ratio of 8 to 64 is equal to the ratio of 2 to x. In other words:
(8/64) = (2/x)
You can simplify this equation by cross-multiplying:
8 * x = 64 * 2
Multiplying:
8x = 128
Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 8 to solve for x:
x = 128 / 8
x = 16
So, the value of x is 16.