SOLUTION: I need help trying to figure this problem out....3/4=x/x+3 4X=3(x+3) right??? this is where i am stumped

Question 249966: I need help trying to figure this problem out....3/4=x/x+3
4X=3(x+3) right???
this is where i am stumped
Found 2 solutions by College Student, richwmiller:
Answer by College Student(505) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need help trying to figure this problem out....3/4=x/x+3
4X=3(x+3) right???
this is where i am stumped

You're on the right track:

Now distribute the 3:

Now solve for x:

...same as...
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is it 3/4=(x)/(x+3) ?
if so yes you can get 4x=3(x+3)
now divide by 4 (both sides)
x=3(x+3)/4
expand 3(x+3)
x=3x/4+9/4
remember 1x=4x/4
Now get all variables (x)on one side and all constants on the other.

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