How to solve the equation (36 + x) / (6 + x) = 4?

How to solve the equation (36 + x) / (6 + x) = 4?


(36+x)/(6+x)=4
36+x=4(6+x)
36+x=24+4x
4x-x=36-24
3x=12
x=4



How to solve the equation 4 * 36-2 (12 + x) = 36?


4*36-2(12+x)=36
144-(24+2x)=36
144-24-36=2x
2x=84
x=84÷2
x=42