Question

Find the unknown value in the proportion: (2x + 1) : 2 = (x + 2) : 5

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

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

5*(2x+1)=2*(x+2)

10x+5=2x+4

8x=-1

x=-1/8

Answer 2

Answer:

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

(2x+1)5 = (X+2)2

10x + 5=2x+4

8x=-1

X = -1/8

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