Question

Solve for $x$.
$\frac{x+4}{x-2}=\frac{4}{7}$

• A. 12
• B. -11
• C. 11
• D. -12

Answer 1

The correct option is D

-12

$\frac{x+4}{x-2}=\frac{4}{7}$
On cross multiplying, we get

$7(x+4)=4(x-2)$
$7x+28=4x-8$
$3x=-36$
$x=-12$