5+10/x=x+8 Solve the equation with steps

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Answer:

2 and -5

Explanation:

$5+(10)/(x)=x+8 \\\\\\-3+(10)/(x)=x \\\\\\-3x+10=x^2 \\\\\\x^2+3x-10=0 \\\\\\(x+5)(x-2)=0 \\\\\\x=2,-5$

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