SOLUTION: Can someone please explain to me how to solve this type of problem. 3/4 = (4n-1)/6

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Question 315866: Can someone please explain to me how to solve this type of problem.
3/4 = (4n-1)/6

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

cross multiply
4(4n - 1) = 3 * 6
:
16n - 4 = 18
;
16n = 18 + 4
:
16n = 22
:
n =
n =
:
:
Check solution in original equation

cancel 4

save some typing by using decimals


.75 = .75; confirms our solution

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