Number division puzzle

If you divide the unknown number x by the number (-4) and divide the resulting proportion by the number (-3), you get -2. What is x?

Final Answer:

x =  -24

Step-by-step explanation:


x/(-4) / (-3) = -2

0.083333x = -2


x = -2/0.08333333 = -24

x = -24

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