Question

x/3 = x+10/6

it would read as x over 3 = x plus 10 over 6

I have no idea what I am doing with this one, can someone point me in the right direction. I need to solve the porportion

Answer 1

x/3 = x + 10/6
x/3 - x = 10/6
x(1/3 - 1) = 10/6
x = (10/6)/(1/3-1)

Answer 2

Simon, you have some major errors.

x/3=(x+10)/6
multipy both sides by 6
2x=x+10
x=10

Answer 3

thank you both

Answer 4

bobpursley, it's a matter of parenthesis.