SOLUTION: Rational Expression: -2/x = 3/x + 2

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Question 97206: Rational Expression:
-2/x = 3/x + 2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Cross multiply


Distribute



Add 4 to both sides


Subtract 3x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x



Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is in decimal form)

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