SOLUTION: I need help with rational expressions and equations. [[[12/x = 3]]]

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Question 281038: I need help with rational expressions and equations. [[[12/x = 3]]]
Answer by brucewill(101) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I hope this is what you mean: 12%2Fx+=+3
Multiply both sides by x, and you get: 12+=+3x
Divide both sides by 3: 4+=+x
Substitute into original equation: 12%2F4+=+3 which is correct.