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3/(x + 5) = 2/(x + 1)

Multiply both sides by ( x + 5) & (x + 1)

Hence

3(x + 1) = 2)x + 5)

Multiply out the brackets

3x + 3 = 2x + 10

Subtract '2x' from both sides

x + 3 = 10

Subtract '3' from both sides

x = 7

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lenpollock

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