SOLUTION: 2X/X-2= 3X/X+1

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Question 698204: 2X/X-2= 3X/X+1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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2X/X-2= 3X/X+1
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Cross-multiply:
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2x(x+1) = 3x(x-2)
2x^2 + 2x = 3x^2 - 6x
x^2 - 8x = 0
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Factor:
x (x-8) = 0
x = 0 or x = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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