SOLUTION: 5 - x-1 ____ ____ = 4 over x-x Is this correct? Thanks x x

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: 5 - x-1
____ ____ = 4 over x-x Is this correct? Thanks
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Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2Fx-%28x-1%29%2Fx Start with the given expression.


%285-%28x-1%29%29%2Fx Combine the fractions. This is only possible if the denominators are equal (and they are)


%285-x%2B1%29%2Fx Distribute


%28-x%2B6%29%2Fx Combine like terms.


So 5%2Fx-%28x-1%29%2Fx=%28-x%2B6%29%2Fx where x%3C%3E0

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 x-1
____ - ____ = 4 over x-x Is this correct? Thanks
x x
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Multiply thru by "x" to get:
5 - (x-1) = 4x

5 - x + 1 = 4x
6= 5x
x = 6/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.