SOLUTION: How would I solve this? 24 ___ x-3 equals 72 ____ x+3

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Question 455204: How would I solve this?

24
___
x-3
equals
72
____
x+3

Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
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24%2F%28x-3%29=72%2F%28x%2B3%29To solve this equation you can use the cross multiplication
24%28x%2B3%29=72%28x-3%29, distributing both sides we get:24x%2B72=72x-216=>
=>48x=288=>x=6
Answer: The solution is x=6.