SOLUTION: Hey tutors, well I need help with a math problem which is 2x + 4 ------- = 3x - 4 4 Thanks for helping me!

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Question 206673: Hey tutors, well I need help with a math problem which is
2x + 4
------- = 3x - 4
4
Thanks for helping me!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 4
------- = 3x - 4
4
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It would be better if you said, Please.
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Cross-multiply to get:
2x+4 = 12x-16
10x = 20
x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282x%2B4%29%2F4=3x-4 Start with the given equation.


2x%2B4=4%283x-4%29 Multiply both sides by 4.


2x%2B4=12x-16 Distribute.


2x=12x-16-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


2x-12x=-16-4 Subtract 12x from both sides.


-10x=-16-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


-10x=-20 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-20%29%2F%28-10%29 Divide both sides by -10 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2