Question

How do you solve `x/8=3/4`?

Answer 1

`x = 6`

Explanation:

If an equation has ONE fraction (or term) on each side of the equal sign, a quick way to solve the equation is to cross-multiply.

`x/8 =3/4`

`4x = 8xx3`

`x = (8xx3)/4`

`x = 6`