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How do i solve (4x-5)/(3x+5)>=3?

User Hemmer
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It is greater than 3

x = 4

We can solve the equation as

(4x-5) = (3x+5)*3

4x-5=9x+15

x = 4

User Burton Kent
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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

(4x-5)/(3x+5) = 3

1. Multiply both sides by 3x+5

4x-5 = 3(3x+5)

2. Expand

4x-5 = 9x+15

3. -4x from both sides

-5 = 5x+15

4. -15 from both sides

-20 = 5x

x = -4

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