Question

maths1. (x+3) : (x+11) = (x-2) : (x+1), then find x.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(x+3)(x+1) = (x-2)(x+11)

${x}^{2} +x + 3x + 3 = {x}^{2} + 11x - 2x - 22$

${x}^{2} + 4x + 3 = {x}^{2} + 9x - 22$

$4x + 3 = 9x - 22$

$3 + 22 = 9x - 4x$

$25 = 5x$

$x = 25 \div 5$

$x = 5$