38.2k views
2 votes
The ratio of 1 to (4x-3) equals the ratio (x+3) to 4. What is the SUM of the values of x that satisfy the equation?

User Noeleen
by
4.6k points

1 Answer

2 votes
(4x-3) = 4 x (x+3)
(4x - 3) = 4 x x + 4 x 3
(4x-3) = 4x + 12
4x - 4x = 12 - 3
x = 9

It’s probably wrong but I tried
User Zaenille
by
3.8k points