Question

How do you solve `\frac { 32} { 56} = 4/x`?

Answer 1

Cross-multiply.

Explanation:

Solving an expression/equation with a variable implies we determine the value of said variable.

In order to solve this expression, we must apply a concept known as cross-multiplying.

`32/56=4/x`

`32x=(56)(4)`

`32x=224`

`(32x)/32= 224/32`

`x=7`

Therefore, `x=7`.

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Cross multiply
`32x=56xx4`
`32x=224`
`x=224/32`
`x=7`