SOLUTION: Solve for x: (the fractions are giving me problems) 75(x/60)=60((x+10)/60)

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Question 218876: Solve for x: (the fractions are giving me problems)
75(x/60)=60((x+10)/60)
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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75(x/60) =60( (x+10)/60 ) = x+10
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mult thru by 60 to clear fractions
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75x = 60x +600
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15x = 600
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x=40
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check,,,75{ (40)/60} = 60{ [(40)+10]/60 }
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50 = 60 {50/60} = 50,,,,,ok
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