Question

Solve for x:
x+2/x-2=3/2 (x plus 2 over x minus 2 equals 3 over 2.)
A. 2
B. 3
C. 8
D. 10

Answer 1

As a start : cross multiply

Answer 2

\[\large \dfrac{x+2}{x-2} =\dfrac{3}{2}\]

cross multiplying you get :

\[\large 2(x+2) = 3(x-2)\]

distribute and isolate x

Answer 3

so i would cross multiply 2 & 3 & 2&2?

Answer 4

see this pic
http://www.mi2f.com/m/algebra/images/cross-multiply.gif

Answer 5

i did cross multiplication step already
you just need to distribute both sides and isolate x

Answer 6

\[\large \large 2(x+2) = 3(x-2)\]

\[\large \large 2x+4 = 3x-6\]

Answer 7

see if you can take it home from here