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How to solve 3/17 = 12/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.
We have 317 = 12x
Cross multiplying the ratios, gives
3x = 17 × 12
Divide both sides by 3, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c
Therefore, 3x3 = 17 × 123
x = 2043
To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 3, which is the GCF of 204 and 3:
x = 681 or, x = 68
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