SOLUTION: Solve for x in 12+x/x=4/3

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Question 955230: Solve for x in 12+x/x=4/3
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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%2812%2Bx%29%2Fx=4%2F3..............cross multiply
3%2812%2Bx%29=4x
36%2B3x=4x
36=4x-3x
36=x