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[tex]\frac{x-3}{x+2} =\frac{1}{5}[/tex]

How do I find x?

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15-12-2019

Answer:

x=17/4

Step-by-step explanation:

(x-3)/(x+2)=1/5

cross product

1(x+2)=5(x-3)

x+2=5x-15

5x-x-15=2

4x-15=2

4x=2+15

4x=17

x=17/4

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