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If n doesn’t equal 0 and x/6= x+n/6+n, what is the value of x

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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

x / 6 = (x + n) / (6 + n)

Cross multiply:

x (6 + n) = 6 (x + n)

Distribute:

6x + nx = 6x + 6n

Subtract 6x from both sides:

nx = 6n

n≠0, so divide both sides by n:

x = 6

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