SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out this proportion. x-3 all over x = 4/7

Question 336549: I am trying to figure out this proportion.
x-3 all over x = 4/7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Cross multiply.

Distribute.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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