What is the value of x in the proportion? 4/11 = -3/x+5 A. X = 13 1/4 B. X = -9 1/2 C. X = -7 D. X = -3 1/4 PLEASE ANSWER

Breedly asked Aug 13, 2023

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What is the value of x in the proportion? 4/11 = -3/x+5

A. X = 13 1/4
B. X = -9 1/2
C. X = -7
D. X = -3 1/4
PLEASE ANSWER

Breedly asked Aug 13, 2023

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Answer:

All the provided answers are incorrect

Explanation:

Cross multiply and get

4(x + 5) = (-3)*11

4x + 20 = -33

4x = -33 - 20 = -53

x = -53/4 = -13 1/4

Rbyndoor answered Aug 18, 2023

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