How do you solve #17/34=(12-x)/x#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-01-22T23:24:15

#x=8#

To make these numbers easier to work with, simplify the fraction on the left hand side.

#1/2=(12-x)/x#

Now, cross multiply.

#1(x)=2(12-x)#

Distribute on the right.

#x=24-2x#

Add #2x# to both sides.

#3x=24#

Divide both sides by #3#.

#x=8#