SOLUTION: 11/x+2=5/x

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Question 178310: 11/x+2=5/x
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Is the equation ???

Start with the given equation.


Cross multiply


Distribute.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is which approximates to .




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Or....

Is the equation ???


Start with the given equation.


Multiply every term by the LCD "x" to clear the fractions.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is

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