SOLUTION: can you show me how to solve this problem? (x+2)/(x-4)=8

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Question 29694: can you show me how to solve this problem?
(x+2)/(x-4)=8
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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+%28x%2B2%29%2F%28x-4%29=8+
x+2 = 8(x-4)
x+2 = 8x-32
2 = 7x - 32
34 = 7x
or 7x = 34
--> x = 34/7

jon.