SOLUTION: I appreciate your help on this equation. 2x-5 over 4 = x+7 over 3 thanks for the help

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Question 191628: I appreciate your help on this equation.

2x-5 over 4 = x+7 over 3


thanks for the help
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-5 over 4 = x+7 over 3
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(2x-5)/4 = (x+7)/3
Cross-multiply to get:
3(2x-5) = 4(x+7)
6x - 15 = 4x + 28
2x = 43
x = 21 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.