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Solve for x using cross multiplica (x+2)/(3)=(2x-1)/(5)

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Final answer:

To solve the equation, cross multiply by multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction. Then set the results equal to each other and solve for x.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the equation using cross multiplication, multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction and the numerator of the second fraction by the denominator of the first fraction. Then set the results equal to each other and solve for x.

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

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

5x + 10 = 6x - 3

-x = -13

x = 13

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