SOLUTION: Solve.
3/x=9/x-1/5
I'm not sure if I am able to work this problem by finding the LCD first or not. The problem is set up differently than others I have worked before.
Thank yo
Algebra.Com
Question 352142: Solve.
3/x=9/x-1/5
I'm not sure if I am able to work this problem by finding the LCD first or not. The problem is set up differently than others I have worked before.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve.
3/x=9/x-1/5
---
It's an equation so get rid of the denominators.
---
Multiply thru by 5x to get:
15 = 45 - x
x = 30
===============
Cheers,
Stan H.
RELATED QUESTIONS
|5x+2| - 10 = -3 and |5x+2| - 10 <= -3
I have to explain the difference in the answers. (answered by Theo)
We are currently working on rational expressions in my Intermediate Algebra class and I... (answered by rothauserc)
I am not sure how to do this problem:
1/2+2/3=x/6 do i find the lcd and multiply that... (answered by rfer)
11/12-x/4=x/3+5/6
I know I have to find the LCD but I am not sure which numbers I... (answered by amarjeeth123,MathTherapy)
Hello. I am not positive I put in the right topic. We are learning complex algebraic... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
This problem is from University of Phoenix MathZone.
Solve: (the following are... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
I have solved this problem, but I doubt if I did this in the correct manner or even if... (answered by richwmiller)
I am working on an absolute value inequality for my algebra class. The problem is 9[1-z]... (answered by Theo)
Hello! I've tried solving this problem multiple times but I'm not sure if I've gotten the (answered by Alan3354,ikleyn)