Question

If y = 124 and x = 12, find y when x = -24.

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -248

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there!

Set up a proportion:

$\displaystyle\frac{124}{12} =\frac{y}{-24}$

Cross-multiply:

$12y=(-24)(124)\\12y=-2976\\y=-248$

I hope this helps!