Thread: Quick Divison Algebra

(x+2)/4 = 12/x

its 6, but how would you solve step by step?

Originally Posted by stones44

(x+2)/4 = 12/x

its 6, but how would you solve step by step?

Cross Multiply,







Can you finish it now?

Originally Posted by stones44

(x+2)/4 = 12/x

its 6, but how would you solve step by step?

Or think about a common denominator between 4 and x. The only option is "4x." So multiply both sides by 4x. (You'll get what TPH got when he "cross multiplied.")

I prefer common denominators over cross multiplying because it can be applied in more places.

-Dan