Question

Can someone help e with this? I am having trouble understanding this subject.

Simplify the quantity x plus 6 over 12, all over the quantity x minus 8 over 10.

Answer 1

Here are my answers


5 x over quantity x minus 8

5 x over 2 open parentheses x minus 4 close parentheses

5 open parentheses x plus 6 close parentheses over 6 open parentheses x minus 8 close parentheses

open parentheses x plus 6 close parentheses open parentheses x minus 8 close parentheses over 30

Answer 2

here is the equation in number form

Answer 3

This is the same as \[\frac{ x+6 }{ 12 }*\frac{ 10 }{ x-8 }\]

Answer 4

I could cross multiply to make the 12 a 6, and the 10 a 5, but could I cross multiply the other two?

Answer 5

help? @swagmaster47 @kelliegirl33

Answer 6

(x+3/6)*(5/x-4) ?

Answer 7

You dont need to cross multiply the way I set it up.

Answer 8

((x+6)/12 ) / ((x-8)/10) =
(x+6)/12 * 10/(x-8) =
5(x+6) / 6(x-8)

Answer 9

Ok, I think I've got it. thanks

Answer 10

one last question

Answer 11

you both were a big help, who should I give the medal to?

Answer 12

snackshack

Answer 13

I can't award myself medals

Answer 14

lol....too bad...give it to swagmaster...

Answer 15

ok, thanks for your help!!!

Answer 16

anytime :)

Answer 17

I gave you a medal anyways :)

Answer 18

I was the one asking the question....?

Answer 19

thnx