SOLUTION: solve 9/(x-3) = 8/(x+5) this is easy i know, and i am thinking too hard.

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Question 119832: solve 9/(x-3) = 8/(x+5) this is easy i know, and i am thinking too hard.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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9%2F%28x-3%29+=+8%2F%28x%2B5%29 Start with the given equation



9%28x%2B5%29+=+8%28x-3%29 Cross multiply

9x%2B45=8x-24 Distribute


9x=8x-24-45Subtract 45 from both sides


9x-8x=-24-45 Subtract 8x from both sides


x=-24-45 Combine like terms on the left side


x=-69 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-69