Question 418461
twelve divided by the sum of a number and 2 equals the quotient of 4 and the difference of the number and 2. Find the number?
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12/(x+2) = 4/(x-2)
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12(x-2) = 4(x+2)
12x-24 = 4x+8
8x = 32
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.