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Question 151729: Solve the equation
11 divided by x = 4 minus 1 divided by x
thanks,
pat: Solve the equation
11 divided by x = 4 minus 1 divided by x
thanks,
pat
Answer by jim_thompson5910(9927) About Me  (Show Source):
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(11)/(x)=4-(1)/(x) Start with the given equation.


cross(x)((11)/cross(x))=4x-cross(x)((1)/cross(x)) Multiply every term on both sides by the LCD x. Doing this will eliminate all of the fractions.


11=4x-1 Simplify


12=4x Add 1 to both sides.


3=x Divide both sides by 4.


So the solution is x=3