Question

Given that

X : 24 = 6:X

Calculate the positive value of x.

Answer 1

X=12

Explanation:

Given that: X:24 = 6:X

Then:

`(X)/(24)= (6)/(X)\\$Cross multiply\\X^2=24 * 6\\X^2=144\\X=\pm√(144)\\X=\pm 12`

Since we require the positive value of X

X=12.