SOLUTION: I am stuck on this problem. I have to simplify this equation problem. 3(x-5)/4=6(x+8)/2 This is what I have so far and I don't think it is right. 2*3(x-5)=4*6(x+8) 6(x-5

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: I am stuck on this problem. I have to simplify this equation problem. 3(x-5)/4=6(x+8)/2 This is what I have so far and I don't think it is right. 2*3(x-5)=4*6(x+8) 6(x-5      Log On


   

Question 110165: I am stuck on this problem. I have to simplify this equation problem.
3(x-5)/4=6(x+8)/2
This is what I have so far and I don't think it is right.
2*3(x-5)=4*6(x+8)
6(x-5)=24(x+8)
6x-30=24x+192
6x-30+30=24x+192+30
6x=24x+222
6x-24x=24x+22
-18x/-18=222/-18
x=-12.33
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
YOU ARE CORRECT. THE ANSWER IS -12.33.
TO PROVE IT REPLACE X BY -12.33 & SOLVE.