What is x in this problem (2x-2)/x-3=5/6

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Colm Ryan asked Feb 13, 2022

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What is x in this problem (2x-2)/x-3=5/6

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Answer:

x = -3/7

Explanation:

(2x-2)/x-3 = 5/6

(2x-2)×6 = 5×(x-3)

12x-12 = 5x-15

12x-5x = -15+12

7x = -3

x = -3/7

Final answer x is equal to -3/7.

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