randomcozy randomcozy
  • 25-10-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve the following proportion problem for x: 14/3x=20/x-5

Respuesta :

trevordoyleione
trevordoyleione trevordoyleione
  • 25-10-2018

14        20

----  =  -----  cross multiply

3x       x-5


14(x-5) = 3x (20)

14x - 70 = 60x

-14x          -14x

-70 = 36x

/36    /36

-70/36  = x

or

-35/18 = x

Answer Link
anniyah190
anniyah190 anniyah190
  • 25-10-2018

Answer:


Step-by-step explanation:

3x minus x

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Can someone please help me with this question
Guided PracticeType your answer and then click or tap Done.What is the contracted form of the words in bold?HAVE NOT IS BOLDThey have not told us anything.
Which expressions you is equivalent to 3(x+)?
Question 8 of 10 Suppose f(x) = x2 and g(x)= Which statement best compares the graph of g(x) with the graph of f(x)? O A. The graph of g(x) is the graph of Ax)
a current of 0.2 flows through a component with a resistance of 40 ohms. Calculate the potential difference​
Plz help me simply this
Leslie incorrectly balances an equation as 2C4H10 + 12O2 → 8CO2 + 10H2O. Which coefficient should she change?
Green Corporation's assets are valued at $1,278,000 after payment of all corporate debts, except for $191,700 of taxes payable on net gains it recognized on the
Joanna had 3 roses, 4 tulips, and 1 carnation in a vase. She randomly selected one flower, took a photo of it, and put it back. She then repeated the steps. Wha
How have the ideals put forth in the Declaration of Independence influenced the development of American politics and culture since the 18th century?