Question

Solve for x. Express the answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

4x-1 = 7*3

Answer 2

\(\large\color{black}{ \displaystyle \frac{ 1}{7}=\frac{ 3}{4x-1} }\)

\(\large\color{black}{ \displaystyle \frac{ (1)(4x-1)}{(7)(4x-1)}=\frac{ 3(7)}{(4x-1)(7)} }\)

Answer 3

and then equate the numerators.
(that is the principle of cross multiplication)

Answer 4

Thank you :) @SolomonZelman

Answer 5

sure, do you know how to proceed?

Answer 6

Yes thank you @SolomonZelman

Answer 7

Sure, when you are done tell me the solution for x that you found.