Asked by chuy
Solve for x and simplify the answer fully.
x+7
6
=
x+1
5
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Solve (x+7)/6 = (x+1)/5.
Cross-multiply: 5(x+7) = 6(x+1)
5x + 35 = 6x + 6
35 - 6 = 6x - 5x
29 = x
Check: (29+7)/6 = 36/6 = 6 and (29+1)/5 = 30/5 = 6.
Answer: x = 29.
Cross-multiply: 5(x+7) = 6(x+1)
5x + 35 = 6x + 6
35 - 6 = 6x - 5x
29 = x
Check: (29+7)/6 = 36/6 = 6 and (29+1)/5 = 30/5 = 6.
Answer: x = 29.
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