Question

Solve for x using cross multiplication 2x + 1 = x+5 2x + 1 3 x = [?]

Answer 1

x = 13

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{2x + 1}{3} = \frac{x + 5}{2} \\ 2(2x + 1) = 3(x + 5) \\ \: \: \: \: 4x + 2 = 3x + 15 \\ 4x - 3x = 15 - 2 \: \\ \: \: \: x = 13$