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Find the value of x - Step by step answer please

Find the value of x - Step by step answer please-example-1
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

Given :


(8)/(x+1) = (-16)/(x+4)

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Cross multiplying the terms :

⇒ 8 (x + 4) = -16 (x + 1)

⇒ 8x + 32 = -16x - 16

⇒ 24x = -48

x = -2

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