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If the fraction 391/x-10 is equivalent to -23, find the value of x

User Ziofil
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x = - 7

multiply both sides by (x - 10) to eliminate the fraction

391 = - 23(x - 10 ) ← ( distribute parenthesis )

391 = - 23x + 230 ← ( subtract 230 from both sides )

161 = - 23x ← ( divide both sides by - 23 )


(161)/(- 23) = x

- 7 = x ⇒ x = - 7


User Zorawar
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x equals -7 is answer

User Claes Gustavsson
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