Question

What is equivalent to 4/7=12/x-3

Answer 1

x=84/25

Explanation:

4/7=12/x -3

1. Add 3 to both sides of the equation

4/7+3=12/x- 3+3

2. Simplify

25/7=12/x

3. Multiply all terms by the same value

x . 25/7 =x . 12/x

4. Simplify

25x/7=12

5. Multiply all terms by the same value

7 . 25x/7= 7 . 12

Solution: x=84/25