SOLUTION: solve the equation for x {{{ p=x-y/x+y}}}

Question 156375: solve the equation for x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Start with the given equation

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD "x" to clear out the fractions.

Subtract from both sides.

Rearrange the terms.

Combine like terms.

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

FOIL

Multiply

Distribute

or Break up the "plus/minus" to get two equations.

Since we cannot condense and simplify the radicand, we cannot go any further.

So the solutions are or

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Is the equation ??

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by

Distribute

Subtract from both sides

Subtract from both sides

Factor out the GCF "x"

Divide both sides by to isolate "x"

So the solution is
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