SOLUTION: solve this proportion for the variable: x+2/x+6 = x-4/x-2
A) 7
B) -7
C) -10
D) 10
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Question 145590: solve this proportion for the variable: x+2/x+6 = x-4/x-2
A) 7
B) -7
C) -10
D) 10
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this proportion for the variable: x+2/x+6 = x-4/x-2
(x+2)(x-2) = (x+6)(x-4)
x^2-4 = x^2+2x-24
-4 = 2x-24
x -12 = -2
x = 10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
A) 7
B) -7
C) -10
D) 10
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