X: (x + 4) = 3:5 Work out the value of x.

Danver Braganza asked Mar 24, 2022

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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

Expressing the ratio in fractional form

(x)/(x+4) =
(3)/(5) ( cross- multiply )

5x = 3(x + 4) ← distribute

5x = 3x + 12 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

2x = 12 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 6

Surafel answered Mar 30, 2022

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