Question

6/14 equals 7 / x - 3

Answer 1

Hey there!!

Given equation :

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`(6)/(14) =(7)/(x-3)`

Cross-multiplication :

... 6 ( x - 3 ) = 14 × 7

... 6x - 18 = 98

... 6x = 98 + 18

... 6x = 116

... x = 116 / 6

... x = 19.3

If the case is,

`(6)/(14) = (7)/(x)-3`

Adding 3 on both sides :

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`(6)/(14)+3 = (7)/(x)`

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`(48)/(14)= (7)/(x)`

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`48x = 17*4`

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`48x = 68`

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`x=(68)/(48)`

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`x=(32)/(14)`

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`x=(16)/(7)`

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`x=2.28`

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`x=2.3`

Hope my answer helps!!

Answer 2

Solve for x by cross multiplying.

x = 58/3