3 years ago

The ratio x : x + 1 is equal to 1 : 2. Find the value of x .

Mathematics

1 answer:

NISA [10]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

x = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x 1

-------- = ----

x + 1 2

Begin the solution by multiplying both sides by the LCD, which is 2(x + 1):

2x = 2(x + 1)/2, or

2x = x + 1, or

x = 1

Check: is -------- = 1/2?

1 + 1

YES

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