In the equation: #(x+9) / 5 = 3/6#, what does x equal?

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sankarankalyanam
Mar 14, 2018

#color(blue)(x = 13/2 = 6(1/2)#

Explanation:

#(x + 9) / 5 = 3/6#

#6 (x + 9) = 5 * 3# cross multiplying.

#6x + 54 = 15# removing bracket.

#6x = -54 + 15 = - 39#

#x = -cancel(39)^color(red)13 / cancel(6)^color(red)2 = 13/2 = 6(1/2)#

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