How do u solve the proportion for 2-x/8=3/4

Answer 1

(2-x)/8 = 3/4
Multiply both sides by 8:
2-x = 6
-x = 6-2 = 4
X = -4.

Or
2 - x/8 = 3/4
Multiply both sides by 8:
16-x = 6
-x = 6-16 = -10
X = 10.