Question 718024
x - 7
------ = 1/4
x + 2


4(x - 7) = 1(x + 2) {cross-multiplied}
4x - 28 = x + 2 {used distributive property}
3x = 30 {subtracted x and added 28 to each side}
x = 10 {divided each side by 3}
<br>For more help from me, visit: <a href = "http://www.algebrahouse.com/" target = "_blank">www.algebrahouse.com</a><br><br>