What is the value of x in the equation
A.-36
B.-33
C.-24
D.-18

B. -33

Step-by-step explanation:

3 × = -18 × 3

2(x + 6) = -54

2x + 12 = -54

     -12      -12

2x = -66

2        2

x = -33

in problems involving proportions, we can use cross products to test whether two ratios are equal and form a proportion. to find the cross products of a proportion, we multiply the outer terms, called the extremes, and the middle terms, called the means.

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