SOLUTION: (x-9)/(x+5)=(x-2)/(x+7)

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: (x-9)/(x+5)=(x-2)/(x+7)      Log On


   

Question 717965: (x-9)/(x+5)=(x-2)/(x+7)
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-9)/(x+5)=(x-2)/(x+7)
(x-9)(x+7)=(x-2)(x+5)
x^2-2x-63 = x^2+3x-10
-2x-63 = 3x-10
-5x = 53
x = -53/5