Solve the proportion. 2/x+3=5/x

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Solve the proportion.

2/x+3=5/x

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Answer:

x= -5

Explanation:

Tibin Paul answered Oct 4, 2020

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$\displaystyle\bf\\(2)/(x+3)=(5)/(x)\\\\5(x+3)=2x\\\\5x+15=2x\\\\5x-2x=-15\\\\3x=-15\\\\x=(-15)/(3)\\\\\boxed{\bf~x=-5}$

Adrian Krebs answered Oct 5, 2020

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