Question

What is the value of x?



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Answer 1

9

Explanation:

This means that 9/(9+72)=(3x-20)/(3x+36), or 1/9=(3x-20)/(3x+36). Cross-multiply to get that 27x-180=3x+36, so 24x=216, and x=9.