SOLUTION: Solve and check each of the following equations for x. 3/x = 5/3 – 7/x

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Question 107304: Solve and check each of the following equations for x.
3/x = 5/3 – 7/x


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


Multiply both sides by the LCD 3x


Distribute and multiply



Subtract 9 from both sides


Subtract 5x from both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x



Divide

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