Question

find x: 2x+3 : 5x+10 = 1:4​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given

2x+3 : 5x+10 = 1:4

=

$\frac{2x + 3}{5x + 10} = \frac{1}{4} \\ 4(2x + 3) = 1(5x + 10) \\ 8x + 12 = 5x + 10 \\ 8x - 5x = 10 - 12 \\ 3x = - 2 \\ x = \frac{ - 2}{3}$

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