Question

What is the solution of
`(x+2)/(4) = (x+8)/(3)`

Answer 1

x = -26

Explanation:

Multiply both sides by the lowest common multiple of 4 and 3, which is 12.

3(x+2) = 4(x+8)

3x + 6 = 4x + 32 --- distribute the 4 and 3

6 = x + 32 --- subtract 3x from both sides

-26 = x --- subtract 32 from both sides

x = -26