Question

What is the value of $x$, if $\frac{2x+3y-19}{y+5}=3$?

• A. $17$
• B. $-17$
• C. $29$
• D. $-29$
• E. Cannot be determined from the information given

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$17$

Given,
$\frac{2x+3y-19}{y+5}=3$
$\Rightarrow 2x+3y-19=3y+15$ (Cancelling $3y$ on both sides)
$\Rightarrow 2x=15+19$
$\Rightarrow 2x=34$
$\Rightarrow x=17$