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Question 218841: I am supposed to solve this-they are fractions.
8-x/9-x= 1/x-9
I am not sure how to do this one.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am supposed to solve this-they are fractions.
(8-x)/(9-x) = 1/(x-9)
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Modify:
(x-8)/(x-9) = 1/(x-9)
Since the denominators are the same the numerators must be the same.
x-8 = 1
x = 9
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But x cannot be 9 as that would make the denominator zero.
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Conclusion: No solution
Cheers,
Stan H.