SOLUTION: how do i solve the equation for x ? 7/x+4 = 5/x-2

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Question 746062: how do i solve the equation for x ?

7/x+4 = 5/x-2
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7/x+4 = 5/x-2
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Multiply by x
7 + 4x = 5 - 2x
6x = -2
x = -1/3