Question

X: (x + 4) = 3:5 Work out the value of x.​

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

Expressing the ratio in fractional form

`(x)/(x+4)` =
`(3)/(5)` ( cross- multiply )

5x = 3(x + 4) ← distribute

5x = 3x + 12 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

2x = 12 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 6