SOLUTION: For this rational function, f(x)= 8x+15 divided by x find all values of x for which f(x)=26

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Question 1195718: For this rational function,
f(x)= 8x+15 divided by x
find all values of x for which f(x)=26
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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They want you solve this equation

    %288x%2B15%29%2Fx = 26.


Multiply by x both sides

    8x + 15 = 26x


Simplify and find x

    15 = 26x - 8x   

    15 =   18x

     x =   15%2F18 = reduce the fraction = 5%2F6.    ANSWER

Solved.