SOLUTION: write the value or values of the variable that make a denominator zero. these are the restrictions on the variable. keeping the restrictions in mind, solve the equation. 5/x =

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Question 1089983: write the value or values of the variable that make a denominator zero. these are the restrictions on the variable. keeping the restrictions in mind, solve the equation.
5/x = 10/3x + 4
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Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2Fx=10%2F%283x%29%2B4
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x=0 is a restricted value.
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Multiply both sides by 3x,
15=10%2B12x
12x=5
x=5%2F12


Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
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write the value or values of the variable that make a denominator zero. these are the restrictions on the variable. keeping the restrictions in mind, solve the equation.
5/x = 10/3x + 4
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