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12 plus x divided by x equals 4 divided by 3?

 May 14, 2014

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OK...so we have

(12 + x) / x = 4 / 3

And taking the cross-product, we have

3 (12 + x) = 4x    Expand the left side   

36 + 3x = 4x       Subtract 3x from both sides

36 = x

And that's it......make sure to check your answer !!

 May 14, 2014
 #1
avatar+130511 
+5
Best Answer

OK...so we have

(12 + x) / x = 4 / 3

And taking the cross-product, we have

3 (12 + x) = 4x    Expand the left side   

36 + 3x = 4x       Subtract 3x from both sides

36 = x

And that's it......make sure to check your answer !!

CPhill May 14, 2014

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