Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Rational Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 389: 62

Answer

$x=6$

Work Step by Step

By cross-multiplication and using the properties of equality, the solution to the given equation, $ \dfrac{x}{4}=\dfrac{x+3}{6} ,$ is \begin{array}{l} 6x=4(x+3) \\\\ 6x=4x+12 \\\\ 6x-4x=12 \\\\ 2x=12 \\\\ x=\dfrac{12}{2} \\\\ x=6 .\end{array}
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