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Please Help!! George tells you that when variables are in the denominator, the equation becomes unsolvable. "There is a value for x that makes the denominator zero, and you can't divide by zero," George explains. Using complete sentences, demonstrate to George how the equation is still solvable

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Please Help!! George tells you that when variables are in the denominator, the equation becomes unsolvable. "There is a value for x that makes the denominator zero, and you can't divide by zero," George explains. Using complete sentences, demonstrate to George how the equation is still solvable

x = -10
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For the answer to the question above, I'll provide a solution to my answer below.
(4 / 5) + (3 / x) = (1/2)

x cannot equal 0

(4x + 15) / 5x = 1/2
2(4x + 15) = 5x
8x + 30 = 5x
3x = -30
x = -10
I hope my answer helped you. Feel free to ask more questions. Have a nice day!
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