SOLUTION: Hi I am having trouble with this problem if someone would be so kindly to help me. Which of the following is the solution to 9/10=12/x-3? a.147 b.49/3 c.93-i got this answe

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: Hi I am having trouble with this problem if someone would be so kindly to help me. Which of the following is the solution to 9/10=12/x-3? a.147 b.49/3 c.93-i got this answe      Log On


   



Question 900817: Hi I am having trouble with this problem if someone would be so kindly to help me.
Which of the following is the solution to 9/10=12/x-3?
a.147
b.49/3
c.93-i got this answer
d.31/3

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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9%2F10+=+12%2F%28x-3%29 | Cross Multiplying to solve (meant to be solved, not guessed at)
9(x-3) = 120
9x-27 = 120
9x = 147
x = 147/9 = 49/3