Solve for x algebra help

x=24

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there!

We are given the following proportion:

And we want to solve for x.

First, let's reduce , as reducing fractions typically makes the process easier

is the same as

So:

We can't do anything to , but that's okay.

Now we can cross multiply, as this is a proportion

Multiply x-9 by 1 and 3 by 5

1(x-9)=3(5)

Multiply

x-9=15

Now this is an equation

Our goal is to isolate x on one side

So let's add 9 to both sides to remove it from the left side

x-9=15

 +9 +9

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x=24

Hope this helps!

dd

step-by-step explanation:

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