SOLUTION: For what value of X is the rational expression equal to zero? 20+2x/5-x

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Question 739543: For what value of X is the rational expression equal to zero?
20+2x/5-x

Answer by sachi(548) About Me  (Show Source):
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20+2x/5-x=0
or 100+2x-5x=0 multiplying 5 throughout
or 3x=100
or x=100/3=33 1/3