SOLUTION: Solve each proportion an then check x/12-x=5/15 Please can you please help me with this equation...thanks

Question 318445: Solve each proportion an then check
x/12-x=5/15 Please can you please help me with this equation...thanks

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Cross multiply.

Distribute.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

I leave the check for you.
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