SOLUTION: Can you help me find the formula to solve the following problem? x:84=(x+80)/14= Thank you, Vikki

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Question 769828: Can you help me find the formula to solve the following problem? x:84=(x+80)/14= Thank you, Vikki
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x:84=(x+80)/14
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x/84 = (x+80)/14
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Cross-multiply to get:
x = (84/14)(x+80)
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x = 6(x+80)
x = 6x + 480
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-5x = 480
x = -96
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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