Question

if y=-8 when x=2, find x when y=32

Answer 1

what why would you need to find x if you have it already

Answer 2

trick question!!!!

Answer 3

2/-8 = x/32 (cross multiply)
(-8)(x) = (32)(2)
-8x = 64
x = - 8

check...
2/-8 = -8/32
- 1/4 = - 1/4 (correct)

ANSWER : x = - 8 when y = 32