SOLUTION: solve the equation: x+8/x+9 = 2/3

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Question 125451: solve the equation: x+8/x+9 = 2/3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%2B8%29%2F%28x%2B9%29+=+2%2F3 Start with the given equation



3%28x%2B8%29+=+2%28x%2B9%29 Cross multiply



3x%2B24=2x%2B18 Distribute


3x=2x%2B18-24Subtract 24 from both sides


3x-2x=18-24 Subtract 2x from both sides


x=18-24 Combine like terms on the left side


x=-6 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-6