SOLUTION: Please solve this equation: 4.5/x= 8-x/x-8

SOLUTION: Please solve this equation: 4.5/x= 8-x/x-8

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Question 150759: Please solve this equation: 4.5/x= 8-x/x-8
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4.5/x= 8-x/x-8

8-x/x-8=-1--------------------------*because y-x/x-y is always -1

4.5/x=-1

x=-4.5
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