Question

If (x+15):(x+7)=(x-1):(x+2),find the value of x​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -37/11

Step-by-step explanation:

(x+15):(x+7) = (x-1):(x+2)

(x+15)(x+2) = (x+7)(x-1) By cross multiplying

x^2+2x+15x+30 = x^2-x+7x-7

17x+30 = 6x-7

11x = -37

x = -37/11