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  • 02-09-2020
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solve the equation for x. x/3 = (2x + 3)/7A. B. 2 C. 3 D. 3/7 E. -3

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Stephen46
Stephen46 Stephen46
  • 02-09-2020

Answer:

x = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex] \frac{x}{3} = \frac{2x + 3}{7} [/tex]

Cross multiply

That's

7x = 3( 2x + 3)

Multiply the terms

That's

7x = 6x + 9

Subtract 6x from both sides

We have

7x - 6x = 6x - 6x + 9

Simplify

We have the final answer as

x = 9

Hope this helps you

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