Question

Solve the following proportion 3/((x-2))=5/15

Answer 1

x = 11

Explanation:

Given

`(3)/(x-2)` =
`(5)/(15)` ( cross- multiply )

5(x - 2) = 45 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x - 2 = 9 ( add 2 to both sides )

x = 11