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Solve for x using

cross multiplication.
2x=4 =
2x – 4
3
x + 1
2
x = [?]
Enter

Solve for x using cross multiplication. 2x=4 = 2x – 4 3 x + 1 2 x = [?] Enter-example-1
User Xeen
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Answer:

x = 11

Explanation:

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

4x-8=3x+3

4x-3x=3+8

x=11

User The Bic Pen
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Answer:

11

Explanation:

cross multiply - 2(2x-4) = 3(x=1)

4x - 8 = 3x + 3

4x - 3x = 3 + 8

x = 11

User Mtomy
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