Question

Using cross multiplication, which of the following is the solution to 7/3x = 2/(x+5)?

Answer 1

Answer: x = -35

Explanation:

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

Use cross multiplication:

7(x+5) = 2(3x)
7x + 35 = 6x
35 = 6x - 7x
35 = -x
-35 = x

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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$\frac{7}{3x} = \frac{2}{x + 5}$

By cross multiplication,

$7.(x + 5) = 2 \times 3x$

$7x + 35 = 6x$

$7x - 6x = -35$

Therefore, x= -35.

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