Question

Why is x =6 A solution to the proportion 192/36 = 32/×

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Because if you substitute 6 into the equation for x and cross multiply, you get 1,152 = 1,152

Answer 2

`(32)/(x)=(192)/(36)\qquad\text{cross multiply}\\\\192x=(32)(36)\qquad\text{divide both sides by 192}\\\\x=(1152)/(192)\\\\\boxed{x=6}`