SOLUTION: Hello, I am not sure how to solve this equation for x, since x is in the denominator. 8/x + 1/4 = 5/x + 1/3 Thanks!

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Question 943413: Hello,
I am not sure how to solve this equation for x, since x is in the denominator.
8/x + 1/4 = 5/x + 1/3
Thanks!

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/x + 1/4 = 5/x + 1/3
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Multiply thru by 12x to get:
96 + 3x = 60 + 4x
x = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!











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