SOLUTION: Solve this proportion:
6/2x = 5/x+8
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Question 349984: Solve this proportion:
6/2x = 5/x+8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.
Cross multiply.
Distribute and multiply.
Subtract from both sides.
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 solution is
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