Question

6(x-2)/12=2(x+1)/7
What does x equal?

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

1. First, distribute the numerator. That leaves you with:

`(6x-12)/(12) =(2x+2)/(7)`

2. Now, cross multiply. You should have:

`7(6x-12)=12(2x+2)`

3. Next, simplify and solve the equation for x. You should have:

`7(6x-12)=12(2x+2)`

`42x-84=24x+24\\42x=24x+108\\18x=108x=6`