3(x−5)/2=2(x+5)/3
Cross-multiply.
(3(x−5))/2=(2(x+5))/3
3(x−5)*(3)=2(x+5)*(2)
9x−45=4x+20
Subtract 4x from both sides.
9x−45−4x=4x+20−4x
5x−45=20
Add 45 to both sides.
5x−45+45=20+45
5x=65
Divide both sides by 5.
5x/5=65/5
x=13
Each number is multiplied by 3. 3x3=9, 9x3=27, and so forth. the answer is logically 243
We can use x to represent the total vacation budget.
x times .19 = 285
(a percentage is really just a decimal)
x = 285/.19
x = 1500
Final Answer: the total vacation budget is $1500