What is↓↓ (5)/(12) = (x + 1)/(4) Show your work​

Question

What is↓↓

`(5)/(12) = (x + 1)/(4)`
Show your work​

Answer 1

x = 2/3

Explanation:

Cross multiply. We get 20 = 12x + 12.

Combining the constant terms, we get 8 = 12x.

Then x = 8/12, or 2/3.