Question

What value of x makes the equation true?

two-eighths equals twelve over x


2 over 8 = 12 over x

CHOICES:
A:96
B:48
C:18
D:14

Answer 1

\[\frac{ 2 }{ 8 }=\frac{ 12 }{ x }\]

Answer 2

\[x=\frac{ 8*12 }{ 2 }=48\]

Answer 3

so first u have to multiply then divide?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

you can divide 8 with 2 or 12 with 2.. but not both. and then multiply and you will have the same answer : 48

Answer 6

\[\frac{ 8 }{ 2 }*12=48\]

Answer 7

ok thank you sooo much :D

Answer 8

yw