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

1 Answer
Nov 22, 2016

x = 8

Explanation:

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