Identify Method: Identify the cross-multiplication method to solve the proportion.To solve for x in the equation −113=22x, we can cross-multiply the numerator of one fraction with the denominator of the other fraction and vice versa.
Perform Cross-Multiplication: Perform the cross-multiplication.Cross-multiply the given equation:−3×22=11×x
Simplify Multiplication: Simplify the multiplication.Calculate the product on the left side of the equation:−3×22=−66So, −66=11×x
Isolate Variable: Isolate the variable x.Divide both sides of the equation by 11 to solve for x:−66/11=(11×x)/11
Simplify Division: Simplify the division to find the value of x.Calculate the division on both sides:−66/11=−6x=−6
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