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Solve for
2/x+1 = 3/x-5

User Riv
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2 Answers

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Answer:

x= 1/6

Explanation:

1) Add the same term to both sides of the equation

2/x+1=3/x-5

2/x+1-1=3/x-5-1

2) Simplify-Add the numbers

2/x=3/x-6

3) Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators

4) Simplify

5) Add the same term to both sides of the equation

6) Simplify

7) Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

8) Simplify

1/6=x

I hope this helps!

User Jerry Joseph
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Answer:

x=16

Explanation:

I hope this helped

User Dpix
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