SOLUTION: hello, i have no idea where to begin with this equation. solve for the given variable: (3x+4)/(x-2)=5/6

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Question 888993: hello,
i have no idea where to begin with this equation.
solve for the given variable:
(3x+4)/(x-2)=5/6
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%283x%2B4%29%2F%28x-2%29=5%2F6
Cross multiply
6(3x+4) = 5(x-2)
18x + 24 = 5x - 10
18x - 5x = -10 - 24
13x = -34
x = -34%2F13
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you can check this using the decimal solution, substitute -2.6154 for x in the original equation, should equal the decimal equiv of 5/6, which is .833