Solve the following algebraic proportion for x, in terms of a and b, showing the steps in your work. x+7/a = 3x+1/b when a = 5 and b = 3, what is the value of x?

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campbell_st · Answer

so you have a problem 

$$\frac{x + 7}{5} = \frac{3x +1}{3}$$

1st step is to cross multiply to remove the denominators

3(x + 7) = 5(3x + 1)

now you need to distribute then solve for x

hope it helps

anonymous · Answer

which numbers to I cross multiply by first, and thank you for your help

campbell_st · Answer

well the cross multiplication as been done for you... above 

3(x + 7) = 5(3x + 1)

now distribute