SOLUTION: Solve each equation. Check each solution. 3x-12/x-7=0 I tried multiplying each side by x-7 to get 3x-12=x-7 and then simplifying but cannot get the correct answer, which is 4.

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: Solve each equation. Check each solution. 3x-12/x-7=0 I tried multiplying each side by x-7 to get 3x-12=x-7 and then simplifying but cannot get the correct answer, which is 4.      Log On


   

Question 861146: Solve each equation. Check each solution.
3x-12/x-7=0
I tried multiplying each side by x-7 to get 3x-12=x-7 and then simplifying but cannot get the correct answer, which is 4.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

ANYTHING  times ZERO is 0.

 3x - 12 - 0

   3x = 12

    x = 4