Hi,

   | Cross Multiplying to solve

      2x =  3x-2       | solve for x 

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There are two ways to do this.





1.  Take each of the four answers and substitute into the proportion.  The one that makes the proportion a true statement is the answer.





2.  Cross-multiply, collect like terms, solve for 





John



My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it



 

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