Question

What is the value of x?

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Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

(2x - 1) / 9 = 3x / 15

Cross multiply

9(3x) = 15(2x - 1)

Distributive

27x = 30x - 15

Subtract 30x from both sides

-3x = -15

Divide by -3 on both sides

x = 5