Question

How do you solve `\frac { 2} { 9} = \frac { x + 19} { x + 3}`?

Answer 1

Solution: `x = -23 4/7`

Explanation:

`2/9= (x+19)/(x+3)` On cross multiplication we get,

`2(x+3)= 9(x+19)` or

`2 x+6= 9 x+171` or

`9 x-2 x=6 - 171` or

`7 x = -165 :. x = - 165/7 = -23 4/7` .

Solution: `x = -23 4/7` [Ans]