If a ! 0 and 5/x = (5+a) / (x+a) what is the value of x ? (A) -5 (B) -1 (C) 1 (D) 2 (E) 5/12

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If a ! 0 and 5/x = (5+a) / (x+a) what is the value of x ?

(A) -5
(B) -1
(C) 1
(D) 2
(E) 5/12

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Answer: 5

Explanation:

$(5)/(x)=(5+a)/(x+a)\\\\5x+5a=5x+xa\\\\5a=xa\\\\x=5$

Reims answered Jan 18, 2023

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