Question

3x = x + 1
5 2
x = ?

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ Find the required value of x.

The equation is,

→ 3x/5 = (x + 1)/2

Then the value of x will be,

→ 3x/5 = (x + 1)/2

→ 2(3x) = 5(x + 1)

→ 2(3x) = 5(x) + 5(1)

→ 6x = 5x + 5

→ 6x - 5x = 5

→ [ x = 5 ]

Hence, the value of x is 5.

Answer 2

Answer: x=5

Explanation:

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

As the problem instructs, multiply the numerator of one factor by the denominator of the other. Just imagine lines making an X connecting what needs to be multiplied with one line per equation

3x*2=6x
5*(x+1)=5x+5
then simplify and you get

6x=5x+5

Then solve normally, subtract 5x from each side

6x-5x=x 5x-5x=0

x=5