SOLUTION: can you please help me solve: (((24/x-3 = 72/x+3)))

Question 173967This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1
: can you please help me solve: (((24/x-3 = 72/x+3))) This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1

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

Cross Multiply

Distribute.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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