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Solve the proportion
using cross multiplication.
x+3/4= x+1/2
x = [? ]

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Final answer:

To solve the given proportion x+3/4= x+1/2 using cross multiplication, cross multiply the fractions and solve for x.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the proportion x+3/4= x+1/2 using cross multiplication, first, cross multiply the fractions:

(x+3) * 2 = (x+1) * 4

Next, simplify and solve for x:

2x + 6 = 4x + 4

6 - 4 = 4x - 2x

2 = 2x

x = 1

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