Question

Solve the following proportion 3/((x-2))=5/15

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$\frac{3}{x-2}$ = $\frac{5}{15}$ ( cross- multiply )

5(x - 2) = 45 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x - 2 = 9 ( add 2 to both sides )

x = 11