SOLUTION: i need to know the solution set for this rational equation 4/x=16/5x+4 thanks

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Question 245924: i need to know the solution set for this rational equation
4/x=16/5x+4
thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i need to know the solution set for this rational equation
4/x=16/5x+4
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Cross-multiply to get:
20x+16 = 16x
4x = -16
x = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.