Question

Solve for x. 32 24 9

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

By basic proportionality theorem,

$\frac{24}{9} = \frac{32}{x} \\ \\ x \: = \frac{32 \times 9}{24} \\ x \: = 12$

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

set up a proportion:

24 = 32

33     32+x

24(32 + x) = 32(33)

768 + 24x = 1056

24x = 288

x = 12