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

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Question 125573: solve the equation: x+8/x+9 = 2/3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve the equation: x+8/x+9 = 2/3
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Cross-multiply to get:
3(x+8) = 2(x+9)
3x+24 = 2x+18
x = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.