Question

Consider the equation 3/ x = 4/x-2 and solve for x

Answer 1

x = -6

Explanation:

3/ x = 4/(x-2)

Using cross products

3 (x-2) = 4x

Distribute

3x - 6 = 4x

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-3x-6 = 4x-3x

-6 =x