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Question 398818: help me solve 6/x-1=2
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assume it's
6%2F%28x-1%29 = 2
multiply both sides by (x-1)
6 = 2(x-1)
6 = 2x - 2
6 + 2 = 2x; you should be able to finish this; check solution in original equation
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