Question

Solve for x: 2 over 10 equals 3 over quantity x minus 9

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

2/10=3/x-9

2(x-9)=30

2x-18=30

2x=30+18

2x=48

x=24

Answer 2

The value of x in the given phrase is 24.

Explanation:

Given phrase,

2 over 10 equals 3 over quantity x minus 9

`(2)/(10)=(3)/(x-9)`

By cross multiplication,

`2x-18=30`

Adding 18 on both sides,

`2x=48`

Divide both sides by 2,

`x=24`

Hence, the value of x is 24.