SOLUTION: what is 10/x+2=7/x-4

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Question 376545: what is 10/x+2=7/x-4


Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

%2810%2Fx%29+%2B2+=+%287%2Fx%29-4

Multiplying terms on 'both' sides of the equation by x so as all denominators= 1

10 + 2x = 7 - 4x

6x = -3

x = -3/6 = -1/2