SOLUTION: solve for the given variables 4/(x+2)= 16/(x+5)

SOLUTION: solve for the given variables 4/(x+2)= 16/(x+5)

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Question 766993: solve for the given variables
4/(x+2)= 16/(x+5)
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/(x+2)= 16/(x+5)
1/(x+2)=4/(x+5)
x+5=4(x+2)
x+5=4x+8
-3=3x
x=-1
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