Question

How do you solve `\frac { x + 2} { 2x + 9} = \frac { 3} { 5}`?

Answer 1

`x=-17`

Explanation:

The given equation is equivalent to the following:

`5(x+2)=3(2x+9) and x!=-9/2`

`5x+10=6x+27`

`6x-5x=10-27`

`x=-17`