Question

Solve the Rational Equation
10/x+4 = 15/4(x+1)

Answer 1

0.8

Explanation:

10 /(x + 4) = 15 / 4(x + 1)

10 /(x + 4) = 15 / 4x + 4

Then, cross multiplication:

10*(4x + 4) = 15*(x + 4)

40x + 40 = 15x + 60

40x - 15x = 60 - 40

25x = 20

x = 0.8

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