SOLUTION: Having a problem with this proportion: 3/4 = (n+7) (n+16) thanks.

SOLUTION: Having a problem with this proportion: 3/4 = (n+7) (n+16) thanks.

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Question 224055: Having a problem with this proportion:
3/4 = (n+7)
(n+16)
thanks.

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I think you mean:

If that's what you meant, simply cross multiply:

Distribute, collect like terms, and solve.

John

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