SOLUTION: I cant figure out how to solve ... (x+4)/3x + (x+8)/5x = 2

Question 115569: I cant figure out how to solve ...
(x+4)/3x + (x+8)/5x = 2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Now multiply both sides by the LCD to eliminate every fraction

Distribute. Since the fractions are gone, we have to keep in mind that

Distribute again

Combine like terms on the left side

Subtract 44 from both sides

Subtract 30x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Divide both sides by -22 to isolate x

Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is

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