Question

Why is x = 4 a solution to the proportion StartFraction 14 over x EndFraction = StartFraction 56 over 16 EndFraction?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{14}{x}$ = $\frac{56}{16}$

Simplify R.H.S.

$\frac{14}{x}$ = $\frac{7}{2}$

$\frac{14}{x}$ = $\frac{7*2}{2*2}$

$\frac{14}{x}$ = $\frac{14}{4}$ ⇒ x = 4

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is x=4

Step-by-step explanation: