SOLUTION: solve each proportion for the given variable 2x/x+1=a/b-3 ; solve for x

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2x/x+1=a/b-3 ; solve for x

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve each proportion for the given variable
2x/x+1=a/b-3 ; solve for x
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2x/(x+1) = a/(b-3)
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(2x)(b-3) = a(x+1)
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x(2b-6) = ax + a
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x(2b-a-6) = a
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x = a/(2b-a-6)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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