SOLUTION: 3x/4 = 27 the reason I am confused is because the fraction usually has the x right in the middle of 3/4 but this time the x is on the top section of the fraction next to the 3.

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Question 565834: 3x/4 = 27
the reason I am confused is because the fraction usually has the x right in the middle of 3/4 but this time the x is on the top section of the fraction next to the 3.

thanks for your help
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%283x%29%2F4 = 27
multiply both sides by 4
4*%283x%29%2F4 = 4*27
cancel the denominator
3x = 108
divide both sides by 3
x = 108%2F3
x = 36
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See if that works in the original problem
%283%2836%29%29%2F4 = 27
108%2F4 = 27
27 = 27