How do you solve #5/12=(x+1)/4#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-26T21:30:11

#x=2/3#

Solve:

#5/12=(x+1)/4#

Cross multiply.

#5xx4=12(x+1)#

Simplify.

#20=12x+12#

Subtract #12# from both sides.

#20-12=12x#

Simplify.

#8=12x#

Divide both sides by #12#.

#8/12=x#

Reduce by dividing the numerator and denominator by #4#.

#2/3=x#

Switch sides.

#x=2/3#