Question

simplify the given ratio and find x . x-3:x+5=12:20​

Answer 1

Answer:

x-3:x+5=12:20

x-3/x+5=12/20

x-3/x+5=3/5

x-3=3/5 ×x+5

x-3=(3/5)x+3

x-(3/5)x=3+3

(5x-3x)/5=6

2x/5=6

x=6×5/2

x=15

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