Question

directions solve for x​

Answer 1

Answer:

as proportion rules,

(2x-5)/(2x-5)+(x+8)=22.5/(22.5+20)

=> (2x-5)/(2x-5+x+8)=22.5/42.5

=> 2x-5/3x+3=225/425=9/17

=> 17(2x-5)=9(3x+3)

=> 34x-85=27x+27

=> 34x-27x=27+85

=> 7x=112

=> x=112/7

=> x=16

so, x=16