To determine the value of x, we need to find the denominator of the equivalent fraction for 8/24.
To find an equivalent fraction, we need to simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.
In this case, the greatest common factor of 8 and 24 is 8.
So, 8 ÷ 8 = 1 and 24 ÷ 8 = 3.
Therefore, the equivalent fraction of 8/24 is 1/3.
The value of x in the incomplete comparison is 3.
Analyze the following incomplete comparison.
x represents the denominator of a fraction that is equivalent to 8/24
8/24 = 4/__
. What is the value of x ?
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