SOLUTION: 3 over x equals x over 12. Or 3/x = x/12. Solve this Rational Eqauation.

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Question 318890: 3 over x equals x over 12. Or 3/x = x/12.
Solve this Rational Eqauation.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/x = x/12
Cross multiply, or multiply extremes and means. Same thing.

x = ± 6

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