(x-3)/(x+2) =(1)/(5) How do I find x?

Question

`(x-3)/(x+2) =(1)/(5)`

How do I find x?

Answer 1

x=17/4

Explanation:

(x-3)/(x+2)=1/5

cross product

1(x+2)=5(x-3)

x+2=5x-15

5x-x-15=2

4x-15=2

4x=2+15

4x=17

x=17/4