SOLUTION: Solve the equation. Check the solution. ((g+4)/(g-2))=((g-5)/(g-8)) a. 14 b.-22 c.22 d. -22/3

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Question 414077: Solve the equation. Check the solution.
((g+4)/(g-2))=((g-5)/(g-8))
a. 14
b.-22
c.22
d. -22/3
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Solving the equation

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 (g+4)(g-8) = (g-5)(g-2)

  g^2 - 4g - 32 = g^2 - 7g + 10

       3g = 42

        g = 14



CHECKING our Answer***

   18/12 = 9/6