How do you solve #\frac { 18} { 24} = \frac { 6} { x }#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-22T21:22:32

#x = 8#

Step 1) Multiply each side of the equation by #24x# to eliminate the fraction and keep the equation balanced:

#(24x * 18)/24 = (24x * 6)/x#

#18x 24*6#

#18x = 144#

Step 2) Divide each side of the equation by #18# to solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

#(18x)/18 = 144/18#

#x = 8#