Question

Solve the equation for the given variable x/4=6/8

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

This process is called cross multiplication.

Multiply 6 · 4 = 24

Divide 24 ÷ 8 = 3

x = 3

Answer 2

x = 3

Explanation:

x/4 = 6/8

Using cross products

x*8 = 4*6

8x = 24

Divide by 8

8x/8 = 24/8

x = 3