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Find x in this proportion.
x/3 = x+2 /5
x =

-1
1
2
3

User Jtlim
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Answer:

it 2

Explanation:

i took the test

User Chameera Ashanth
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Answer:

Explanation:


(x)/(3)=(x+2)/(5)\\\\x*5=3*(x+2)\\5x =3x+6\\\\5x-3x=6\\\\2x=6\\\\x=(6)/(2)\\\\x=3

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