Question

(x-2)/(x+1) = ½. Find the value of x

Answer 1

by cross multiplying
(x-2)2=x+1
2x-4=x+1
x=5

Answer 2

Hey!!!...Here is ur answer

$\frac{x - 2}{x + 1} = \frac{1}{2} \\ \\ 2(x - 2) = 1(x + 1) \\ \\ 2x - 4 = x + 1 \\ \\ 2x - x = 4 + 1 \\ \\ x = 5$

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