Solve for x using
cross multiplication.
x 1 = 2x + 4 5
x = [?]

Answer:
x = -7
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
[tex] \frac{x - 1}{4} = \frac{2x + 4){5} [/tex]
Required:
Find x using cross multiplication
Solution:
Cross multiply
(2x + 4)*4 = (x - 1)*5
8x + 16 = 5x - 5
Collect like terms
8x - 5x = -16 - 5
3x = -21
Divide both sides by 3
x = -21/3
x = -7