Question

In solving the proportion x-3/4 = 1/4 , which of the following would be your first step?
a) 4(x- 3) = 1
b) 1(x- 3) = 4(4)
c) 4(x- 3) = 4(1)
d) 1(x- 3) = 4

Answer 1

can't you just move the 3/4 to the other side and solve it?

Answer 2

4(x-3)=4(1), cross multiply

Answer 3

You could do that, but it's not one of the answer options

Answer 4

Then the answer is 4 :D ?

Answer 5

oh u should have added the brackets x-3/4 = 1/4 and (x-3)/4 = 1/4 mean different things

Answer 6

Ty and i'm sorry :I

Answer 7

haha np

Answer 8

Hold on a sec, I h ave it