SOLUTION: 2/(x+3) = 5/x

Question 5183: 2/(x+3) = 5/x
Answer by CharStar(110) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Using the proportion method helps to get the answer.
2/(x+3) = 5/x
Multiply 2 times X
Multiply 5(x+3)
5x + 15 = 2x
Subtract 5x from both sides
15 = -3x
-5 = x
Check your answer
2/(-5+3) = 5/5
Cross multiply
2 x 5 = 10
5(-5+3) = 5(-2) = 10
There is your answer. Hope that helps.
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