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2/- 3 = (4x + 4)/(2x + 14)

User Asotos
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The value of x in the expression is 2.5

Using the expression given :

  • 2/- 3 = (4x + 4)/(2x + 14)

cross multiply

2(2x + 14) = -3(4x + 4)

4x + 28 = -12x - 12

4x + 12x = -12 - 28

16x = 40

x = 40/16

x = 2.5

The value of x is 2.5

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