How do you solve $17/34=(12-x)/x$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-01-22T23:24:15

$x=8$

To make these numbers easier to work with, simplify the fraction on the left hand side.

$1/2=(12-x)/x$

Now, cross multiply.

$1(x)=2(12-x)$

Distribute on the right.

$x=24-2x$

Add $2x$ to both sides.

$3x=24$

Divide both sides by $3$ .

$x=8$

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