Question

20. If (4x + 5): (3x +11) = 13:17, find the value of x.
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Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

(4X+5):(3X+11) = 13:17

$\frac{4x + 5}{3x + 11} = \frac{13}{17} = \\ 17(4x + 5) = 13(3x + 11) \\ 68x + 85 = 39x + 143 \\ 68x - 39x = 143 - 85 \\ 29x = 58 \\ x = \frac{58}{29} \\ x = 2$