SOLUTION: Solve for x: 20/(x+5)=(x+5)/x

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Question 845778: Solve for x:
20/(x+5)=(x+5)/x
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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20/(x+5)=(x+5)/x
(x+5)^2=20x
x^2+10x+25=20x
x^2-10x+25=0
(x-5)^2=0
x=5