SOLUTION: Please perform the indicated operation: ((x - 4) / (5x)) + ( 12 / (5(x - 4))) Thank you, Steve

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Question 970975: Please perform the indicated operation:
((x - 4) / (5x)) + ( 12 / (5(x - 4)))
Thank you,
Steve
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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