Question

15 points work out ratio for x

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 25

Step-by-step explanation:

x : (x+10) = 5:7

Fractional form

x / x+10 = 5/7

Cross multiply:

x * 7 = (x+10) * 5

7x = 5x + 50

7x - 5x = 5x + 50 - 5x

2x = 50

x = 25

Check:

25 : 25 + 10

25 : 35

25/35 = 5/7

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