SOLUTION: Hello, I am not sure how to solve this equation for x, since x is in the denominator. 8/x + 1/4 = 5/x + 1/3 Thanks!

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Question 943413: Hello,
I am not sure how to solve this equation for x, since x is in the denominator.
8/x + 1/4 = 5/x + 1/3
Thanks!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/x + 1/4 = 5/x + 1/3
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Multiply thru by 12x to get:
96 + 3x = 60 + 4x
x = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

8%2Fx+%2B+1%2F4+=+5%2Fx+%2B+1%2F3

8%2Fx+-5%2Fx+=++1%2F3-1%2F4

%288+-5%29%2Fx+=++%281%2A4%29%2F%284%2A3%29-%281%2A3%29%2F%283%2A4%29

3%2Fx+=++4%2F12-3%2F12

3%2Fx+=++%284-3%29%2F12

3%2Fx+=++1%2F12...cross multiply

3%2A12+=++1%2Ax

36+=++x