Asked by Yharnham hunter
9 over 2 = 6 over x + 4
cross multiply
cross multiply
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GPT 3.5
To cross multiply, we will multiply the numerator of the left side of the equation with the denominator of the right side, and vice versa. We start by multiplying 9 with x + 4:
9(x + 4) = 6 * 2
Simplifying both sides of the equation:
9x + 36 = 12
Next, we'll subtract 36 from both sides to isolate the x variable:
9x = 12 - 36
9x = -24
Finally, we divide both sides by 9 to solve for x:
x = -24/9
Simplifying the fraction gives:
x = -8/3 or x ≈ -2.67
9(x + 4) = 6 * 2
Simplifying both sides of the equation:
9x + 36 = 12
Next, we'll subtract 36 from both sides to isolate the x variable:
9x = 12 - 36
9x = -24
Finally, we divide both sides by 9 to solve for x:
x = -24/9
Simplifying the fraction gives:
x = -8/3 or x ≈ -2.67