SOLUTION: I need help solving please.
x-1/x+2 = 5/7
Thank you
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Question 327717: I need help solving please.
x-1/x+2 = 5/7
Thank you
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we can cross multiply here
7(x-1) = 5(x+2)
:
7x - 7 = 5x + 10
:
7x - 5x = 10 + 7
:
2x = 17
x =
x = 8.5
:
:
Check solution in original problem;
replace x with 8.5
calculate to decimals
.714 = .714; confirms solution
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