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X-3/2=x+8/6 solve the proportion
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X-3/2=x+8/6 solve the proportion

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Answer:

x = 17/2

Explanation:

x-3 x+8

------ = ------------

2 6

Using cross products

(x-3) *6 = 2 (x+8)

Distribute

6x - 18 = 2x+16

Subtract 2x from each side

6x-2x-18 = 2x-2x+16

4x-18 = 16

Add 18 to each side

4x-18+18 = 16+18

4x = 34

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = 34/4

x = 17/2

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