Solve the proportion. Show your work.

3 / (x + 1) = 5/11

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Purdy

5 June, 05:55

Solve the proportion. Show your work.

3 / (x + 1) = 5/11

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Dane Cline · Answer 1

Step 1: Cross-multiply. 3 x+1 = 511 (3) * (11) = 5 * (x+1) 33 = 5x + 5 Step 2: Flip the equation. 5x + 5 = 33 Step 3: Subtract 5 from both sides. 5x + 5 - 5 = 33-5 5x = 28 Step 4: Divide both sides by 5. 5x 5 = 285 x = 285 Answer: x = 28 5

Figgy · Answer 2

Cross multiply:-

5 (x + 1) = 33

5x + 5 = 33

5x = 28

x = 5.6 answer

Solve the proportion. Show your work.3 / (x + 1) = 5/11

Solve the proportion. Show your work.

3 / (x + 1) = 5/11