Question

Solve for x using cross multiplication 3x - 3 5 = 2x – 2 4 x = [?]​

Answer 1

x = -35/22, or 1.5909090...

Explanation:

Solving for x will be easy enough, but cross multiplication won't be necessary as that's only applicable when division is involved:

35 = 2x - 24x

35 = -22x

x = -35/22, or 1.5909090...