SOLUTION: Solve the following equation: (7.5)/(x) - (8)/(x-7.5) +1 = 0. I tried multiplying all the numbers by the common denominator and then solving for x, but I must have done the alge

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Question 771103: Solve the following equation: (7.5)/(x) - (8)/(x-7.5) +1 = 0.
I tried multiplying all the numbers by the common denominator and then solving for x, but I must have done the algebra incorrectly because my answer was incorrect. I'm not sure what exactly my mistake was, so I would appreciate someone helping me with this equation!
Thanks!

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Show your work and I would be delighted to point out your mistake.

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