SOLUTION: Hello. Solve each equation. If a solution is extraneous, so indicate. 1/2 + 7/x = 2 + 1/x thanks!

SOLUTION: Hello. Solve each equation. If a solution is extraneous, so indicate. 1/2 + 7/x = 2 + 1/x thanks!

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Question 188236: Hello.
Solve each equation. If a solution is extraneous, so indicate.
1/2 + 7/x = 2 + 1/x
thanks!
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Common denominator 2x, so:

If two fractions are equal and the denominators are equal, then the numerators must be equal as well, so:

Check answer:

I'll leave the arithmetic to you to verify the answer.

John

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