SOLUTION: Rational expression: q+7/q = -8 (reads q + 7 over q = -8) What is the solution? Thanks in advance.

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Question 336195: Rational expression:
q+7/q = -8
(reads q + 7 over q = -8)
What is the solution?
Thanks in advance.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(q+7)/q = -8
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Multiply both sides by "q":
q+7 = -8q
Add 8q to both sides to get:
9q = -7
q = -7/9
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cheers,
Stan H.