SOLUTION: Solve the equation and state the restriction(s) 2 over x = 5 over 2x-8

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Question 386036: Solve the equation and state the restriction(s)
2 over x = 5 over 2x-8
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,         

++2%2Fx+=+5%2F%282x-8%29

As there cannot be a zero in the denominator, 

restrictions are x ≠ 0 & x ≠ 4

Solving by cross multiplying

  5x = 2(2x-8)

  5x = 4x -16

   x = -16