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Mathematics 6 Online
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Solve for x in the proportion 3/x+2 = 6/x-1 I understand : 3/(x + 2) = 6/(x - 1) Cross multiply : 3(x - 1) = 6(x + 2) 3x - 3 = 6x + 12 3x - 6x = 12 + 3 -3x = 15 x = 15/-3 x = -5 -5 being my answer

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