SOLUTION: Solve for x: (x-1)/(x+5) = x/(2(x+5))

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Question 386564: Solve for x: (x-1)/(x+5) = x/(2(x+5))
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Multiplying both sides of equation by 2

2(x-1) = x
2x - 2 = x
x = 2
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