Question

21. What is the value of x if 5:(3x+2) = 7:(5x-2).
A. 6
B. 5
C.7.​

Answer 1

5/(3x+2) = 7/(5x-2)

<=>5*(5x-2) = 7*(3x+2) (x is not equal to -3/2 or 2/5)

<=> 25x -10 = 21x +14 (x is not equal to -3/2 or 2/5)

<=> 4x = 24 (x is not equal to -3/2 or 2/5)

<=> x = 6 (valid)