SOLUTION: Solve these rational expression using cross method 1.) 1/4=3/x-1/2 2.) x/5+1/4=x/2

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Question 1196133: Solve these rational expression using cross method
1.) 1/4=3/x-1/2
2.) x/5+1/4=x/2
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They're equations.
they're ambiguous.
Add parentheses.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Exactly how do you mean, "cross method"?
Also, did you misrepresent some groupings?


1.)
1%2F4=3%2Fx-1%2F2
Multiply both sides by 4x, and simplify, solve.



2.)
x%2F5%2B1%2F4=x%2F2
Multiply both sides by 20, ......