Question

X:(x+3) = 2:3

work out the value of x

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

x:(x + 3) = 2:3

`( \\ x)/(x + 3) = (2)/(3)`

cross multiply

3x = 2(x + 3)

3x = 2x + 6

subtract (2x) from both sides

3x – 2x = 2x – 2x + 6

x = +6

x = 6