Question

Solve.............

`(x + 4)/(4) = (2x - 7)/(3)`
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Answer 1

`{ (x + 4)/(4) } = (2x - 7)/(3)`

• By cross multiplication:

`4(2x - 7) = 3(x + 4)`

`8x - 28 = 3x + 12`

`8x - 3x = 12 + 28`

`5x = 40`

`x = (40)/(5)`

`x = 8`