SOLUTION: i need this equation to be solved, please. (: (4x-5)/(2x+1)=(2x-1)/(x+2)

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Question 368246: i need this equation to be solved, please. (:
(4x-5)/(2x+1)=(2x-1)/(x+2)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Cross multiply,

4x%5E2%2B3x-10=4x%5E2-1
3x-10=-1
3x=9
highlight%28x=3%29