SOLUTION: Solve the following (2/x)+ (5)/(x-3)=2 how do I get "X" out of the the denominator so I can solve for it.

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Question 881958: Solve the following
(2/x)+ (5)/(x-3)=2
how do I get "X" out of the the denominator so I can solve for it.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282%2Fx%29%2B+%285%29%2F%28x-3%29=2

The lowest common denominator is x%28x-3%29. Multiply the left member and the right member by x%28x-3%29. This multiplication act will allow clearing the denominators of the left member.

%282%2Fx%29%28x%28x-3%29%29%2B%285%2F%28x-3%29%29%28x%28x-3%29%29=2x%28x-3%29

2x-6%2B5x=2x%5E2-6x
Continue from this.....