Fraction (x-4) / 7 = (8-3x) / 5

The answer is x=38/13=2.92

But how do you get there

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Elizabeth Hawkins

4 February, 08:15

Fraction (x-4) / 7 = (8-3x) / 5

The answer is x=38/13=2.92

But how do you get there

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Jacqueline Mccarty · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(x - 4) / 7 = (8 - 3x) / 5

Cross multiply:

5 (x - 4) = 7 (8 - 3x)

Distribute:

5x - 20 = 56 - 21x

Combine like terms:

26x = 76

Divide:

x = 76/26

Reduce:

x = 38/13 or ≈ 2.92

Fraction (x-4) / 7 = (8-3x) / 5The answer is x=38/13=2.92But how do you get there

Fraction (x-4) / 7 = (8-3x) / 5

The answer is x=38/13=2.92

But how do you get there