Question

week 2: proportions and applications using proportions
due nov 9 by 11:59pm points 10 submitting an external tool
question
solve: $-\frac{2}{u}=-\frac{24}{25}$. enter a fraction or a whole number.
provide your answer below:
$u = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$$-\frac{2}{u}=-\frac{24}{25}\Rightarrow2\times25 = 24\times u$$

Step2: Solve for \(u\)

$$50 = 24u\Rightarrow u=\frac{50}{24}=\frac{25}{12}$$

Answer:

\(\frac{25}{12}\)