Question

} =\frac{1}{5}" alt="\frac{x-3}{x+2} =\frac{1}{5}" align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">

How do I find x?

Answer 1

Answer:

x=17/4

Step-by-step explanation:

(x-3)/(x+2)=1/5

cross product

1(x+2)=5(x-3)

x+2=5x-15

5x-x-15=2

4x-15=2

4x=2+15

4x=17

x=17/4