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If (x − 2) ∶ 5 = 7 ∶ 9, then find the value of x.

If (x − 2) ∶ 5 = 7 ∶ 9, then find the value of x.
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If (x − 2) ∶ 5 = 7 ∶ 9, then find the value of x.

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User Willll
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Answer:

x=53/9

Explanation:

(x-2):5=7:9

9x-18=35

9x=35+18

9x=53

x=53/9

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