SOLUTION: 6x+7/4X-1 = 3X+8/2X-4
Hi, my name is Grace and I am having some trouble solving this equation. I am completely stumped because I don't have very helpful examples. Thank you
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Question 944389: 6x+7/4X-1 = 3X+8/2X-4
Hi, my name is Grace and I am having some trouble solving this equation. I am completely stumped because I don't have very helpful examples. Thank you for your time
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x+7/4X-1 = 3X+8/2X-4
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Cross-multiply::
(2x-4)(6x+7) = (4x-1)(3x+8)
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12x^2 + 14x - 24x - 28 = 12x^2 +32x - 3x - 8
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-10x - 28 = 29x - 8
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39x = -20
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x = -20/39
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi Grace, here is how to do this problem:
..cross multiply
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