We are given that 16/x = x/4.
Cross multiply:
x^2 = 64
Square root both sides:
x = 8, or x = -8 (depends on the question).
Answer:
The value of x is x=8,-8.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : Proportion [tex]\frac{16}{x} =\frac{x}{4}[/tex]
To find : The value of x?
Solution :
Proportion [tex]\frac{16}{x}=\frac{x}{4}[/tex]
Cross multiply both side,
[tex]16\times 4=x\times x[/tex]
[tex]x^2=64[/tex]
Squaring both side,
[tex]\sqrt{x^2}=\sqrt{64}[/tex]
[tex]x=\pm 8[/tex]
Therefore, The value of x is x=8,-8.
