SOLUTION: solve for "x" 3x+4 x+2 ---- = --- 3x-1 x-3 I don't understand how i am supposed to get the answer which is x= -1 i just don't understand how to figure it out..

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Question 295533: solve for "x"
3x+4 x+2
---- = ---
3x-1 x-3
I don't understand how i am supposed to get the answer
which is x= -1 i just don't understand how to figure it out..
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x+4 x+2
---- = ---
3x-1 x-3
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Cross multiply:
(3x+4)*(x-3) = (3x-1)*(x+2)