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What is the value of x in the equation (2x + 5)/(x - 3) = (4x - 1)/(x + 4)?

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To solve the equation:

(2x + 5)/(x - 3) = (4x - 1)/(x + 4)

We can start by cross-multiplying across the equation to get:

(2x + 5)(x + 4) = (4x - 1)(x - 3)

Expanding both sides:

2x^2 + 13x + 20 = 4x^2 - 13x + 3

Bringing all the terms to one side:

2x^2 + 13x + 20 - 4x^2 + 13x - 3 = 0

Simplifying:

-2x^2 + 26x + 17 = 0

We can solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula:

x = [-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)]/2a

Where a = -2, b = 26, and c = 17

Plugging in the values:

x = [-26 ± sqrt(26^2 - 4(-2)(17)]/2(-2)

x = [-26 ± sqrt(676 + 136)]/-4

x = [-26 ± sqrt(812)]/-4

x = [-26 ± 2sqrt(203)]/-4

x = (13 ± sqrt(203))/-2

Therefore, the value of x in the equation is approximately -0.536 or -12.464.
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