Question

24/13 = x/39. What is X? MARKING BRAINLIST

Answer 1

Explanation

• Given the equation.

$\frac{24}{13} = \frac{x}{39}$

• Solve the equation for x-term.

We move 39 to multiply 24/13.

$\frac{24}{13} (39) = x \\ 24(3) = x \\ 72 = x$

• Answer Check

Substitute x = 72 in the equation.

$\frac{24}{13} = \frac{72}{39} \\ \frac{24}{13} = \frac{24}{13}$

The equation is true for x = 72.

Answer

$\large \boxed {x = 72}$