SOLUTION: x 2x+3 --- = ------- 4 15

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Question 34095: x 2x+3
--- = -------
4 15
Answer by sarah_adam(201) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%2F4%29 = %282x%2B3%29%2F15
cross multiply
15(x) = 4(2x+3)
15x = 8x +12
15x - 8x = 12
7x = 12
x = 12/7