Find the unknown value of 'x' in the proportion (5x+1):3=(x+3):7
- A1/8
- B1/14
- C1/17
- D1/16
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Given the proportion:
3
5x+1
=
7
x+3
Cross-multiply to solve for x:
7×(5x+1)=3×(x+3)
35x+7=3x+9
35x−3x=9−7
32x=2
x=
32
2
=
16
1
3
5x+1
=
7
x+3
Cross-multiply to solve for x:
7×(5x+1)=3×(x+3)
35x+7=3x+9
35x−3x=9−7
32x=2
x=
32
2
=
16
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