Problem

$\frac{x+3}{7}=\frac{x}{5}$

Answer

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Answer

Divide both sides by 2: \(\boxed{\frac{15}{2}}\) = x

Steps

Step 1 :Cross-multiply to eliminate fractions: $5(x+3) = 7x$

Step 2 :Distribute the 5: $5x + 15 = 7x$

Step 3 :Subtract $5x$ from both sides: $15 = 2x$

Step 4 :Divide both sides by 2: \(\boxed{\frac{15}{2}}\) = x

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