SOLUTION: How do i solve (x-8)/3 = (x+8)/7 ? thanks!

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Question 2204: How do i solve
(x-8)/3 = (x+8)/7 ?
thanks!
Answer by matthew_sessoms(39) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x-8%29%2F3=%28x%2B8%29%2F7


First, cross multiply...
7(x-8)=3(x+8)
7x-56=3x+24
4x=80
x=20

CHECK
%2820-8%29%2F3=4
%2820%2B8%29%2F7=4
4=4
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