SOLUTION: 3x/4 = 27 the reason I am confused is because the fraction usually has the x right in the middle of 3/4 but this time the x is on the top section of the fraction next to the 3.

SOLUTION: 3x/4 = 27 the reason I am confused is because the fraction usually has the x right in the middle of 3/4 but this time the x is on the top section of the fraction next to the 3.

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Question 565834: 3x/4 = 27
the reason I am confused is because the fraction usually has the x right in the middle of 3/4 but this time the x is on the top section of the fraction next to the 3.

thanks for your help
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
= 27
multiply both sides by 4
4* = 4*27
cancel the denominator
3x = 108
divide both sides by 3
x =
x = 36
:
:
See if that works in the original problem
= 27
= 27
27 = 27
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