SOLUTION: Solve for x if the ratio (x - 9) to 2 is equal to (3x - 4) to -8.

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Question 767718: Solve for x if the ratio (x - 9) to 2 is equal to (3x - 4) to -8.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-9)/2=(3x-4)/(-8)
(x-9)(-8)=(3x-4)(2)
(x-9)(-4)=3x-4
-4x+36=3x-4
40=7x
x=40/7

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