Question

Solve for x using

cross multiplication.
3x + 6
4
=
4x - 3
5
x = [?]
Enter

Answer 1

x = 42

Explanation:

Cross multiplying is done as follows:

the denominator of the second fraction is multiplied with the numerator of the first equation and denominator of the first fraction is multiplied with the numerator of the second equation

5(3x+6) = 4(4x-3) multiply inside the parenthesis

15x + 30 = 16x - 12 transfer like terms to same side of the equation

30 + 12 = 16x - 15x

42 = x