Question

Find the value of x that makes the equation true.

12/x = 8/6
help!!

Answer 1

12/x = 8/6

cross multiply

8x = 12 × 6

x = 9

Answer 2

9 =x

Explanation:

12/x = 8/6

Using cross products

12 *6 = 8*x

72 = 8x

Divide each side by 8

72/8 = 8x/8

9 =x