Question

Why is x = 4 a solution to the proportion StartFraction 14 over x EndFraction = StartFraction 56 over 16 EndFraction?

Answer 1

Answer:

D Because if you substitute 4 into the equation for x and cross multiply, you get 224 = 224.

Step-by-step explanation:

When you cross multiply, you get 14×16=224, and 224÷4=56.

Answer 2

Answer:

D because if you substitute 4 into the equation for x and cross multiply, you get 224 = 224