Question

If 3/4 and 12/x are equivalent what is the value of x

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

3/4 = 12/x

Cross multiply.

3 × x = 12 × 4

3x = 48

Divide both sides by 3.

3/3x = 48/3

x = 16

Answer 2

x = 16

Explanation:

Simply set them equal to each other and solve:

3/4 = 12/x

3x = 48

x = 16