Solve the proportion

Question

2 over 8 fraction equals -30 over x fraction

Answer 1

Hi Willow, to solve the proportion, all that is necessary is to cross-multiply and then solve for x.

 

2/8 = -30/x

 

Cross-multiply:

 

2 * x = -30 * 8

 

2x = -240

 

Divide by 2:

 

x = -120

 

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