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

Algebra ->  Complex Numbers Imaginary Numbers Solvers and Lesson -> SOLUTION: Solve for x: (x-1)/(x+5) = x/(2(x+5))      Log On


   

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


Hi,         

%28x-1%29%2F%28x%2B5%29+=+x%2F%282%28x%2B5%29%29 Multiplying both sides of equation by 2

2%28x-1%29%2F%28x%2B5%29+=+x%2F%28x%2B5%29 

  2(x-1) = x

  2x - 2 = x

       x = 2