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Question
Solve the following equation:
`("x"+2)/9 = ("x" + 4)/11`
Solution
⇒ 11(x + 2) = 9(x + 4) ..(by cross multiplying)
⇒ 11x + 22 = 9x + 36
⇒ 11x - 9x = 36 - 22
⇒ 2x = 14
⇒ x = `14/2`
⇒ x = 7
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