Question

find the value of x if x:3=(x-2):5​

Answer 1

Answer:

The value of x is -3

Step-by-step explanation:

x/3 = (x-2)/5

5x = 3(x-2) ...... Cross multiplication

5x = 3x - 6

5x - 3x = -6

2x = -6

x = (-6)/2

x = -3