Question

How do you solve `(3+x)/8=7/12`?

Answer 1

`x = 20/12 = 5/3`

Explanation:

An equation with one fraction on each side of the equal sign is solved easiest by cross multiplying.

`12(3+x) =7xx8`

`36 +12x = 56`

`12x= 20`

`x = 20/12 = 5/3`