Question

20 points

In solving the proportion , x-3/4 = 1/4which of the following would be your first step?

4(x - 3) = 1
1(x - 3) = 4(4)
4(x - 3) = 4(1)
1(x - 3) = 4

Answer 1

you would multiply the 4 to eliminate the fraction so the 3rd answer

Answer 2

4(x - 3) = 4(1)is the answer your question
hope this helps!