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(x+6)/(x+1)=6/2
Solving proportions

(x+6)/(x+1)=6/2 Solving proportions-example-1
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Answer:


x = (3)/(2)

Explanation:


(x + 6)/(x + 1) = (6)/(2)


(6)/(2) = 3

so, the solution of the equation will be as follows:


(x + 6)/(x + 1) = 3

3(x+1) = x + 6

3x + 3 = x + 6

3x - x = 6 - 3


x = (3)/(2)

so, the answer will be x = 3/2

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