document.write( "Question 985301: I already typed this question into cymath.com and got an answer... however... I need all the steps to understand what is happening.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #606268 by MathTherapy(10555) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I already typed this question into cymath.com and got an answer... however... I need all the steps to understand what is happening.\r
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Why would any solution advise one to cross-multiply? That's just silly!!!
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