SOLUTION: I'm having a hard time figuring this out. Thank you in advance. I need to solve this: 5/(x+1) = 2/(x-3)

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Question 992071: I'm having a hard time figuring this out.
Thank you in advance.
I need to solve this:
5/(x+1) = 2/(x-3)

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply both sides by


Subtract from both sides

Add to both sides

Divide both sides by

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check answer:





Divide top and bottom of the left side by

Divide top and bottom of the right side by

OK

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