For Exercise, solve the equation. \frac{x+3}{5x}+2=\frac{x-4}{x

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2021-11-14

For Exercise, solve the equation.
x+35x+2=x4x

Answer & Explanation

Salvador Fry

Salvador Fry

Beginner2021-11-15Added 12 answers

Step 1
LCM of the denominators is =5x
So to get rid of the fractions we multiply both sides by 5x.
x+35x+2=x4x
5x(x+35x+2)=5x(x4x)
x+3+2(5x)=5(x4)
Step 2
Then we simplify the expression and solve the linear equation.
x+3+2(5x)=5(x4)
x+3+10x=5x20
11x+3=5x20
11x5x=203
6x=23
x=236
Answer: x=236

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