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Question
Solve the following equation:
`("x"- 8)/5 = ("x" - 12)/9`
Sum
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Solution
⇒ 9(x - 8) = 5(x - 12) ...(by cross multiplying)
⇒ 9x - 72 = 5x - 60
⇒ 9x - 5x = -60 + 72
⇒ 4x = 12
⇒ x = `12/4`
⇒ x = 3
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