SOLUTION: Hello, I have to solve and might not find a solution, however this is the equation to solve. x/5x+10 + x-3/x+2 = 7/5 Is the LCD (x+5)(x+2)? I am not sure what can you tell m

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Question 86216This question is from textbook algebra
: Hello,
I have to solve and might not find a solution, however this is the equation to solve.
x/5x+10 + x-3/x+2 = 7/5
Is the LCD (x+5)(x+2)?
I am not sure what can you tell me?
thanks
This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/(5x+10) + (x-3)/(x+2) = 7/5
Factor to get:
x/(5(x+2)) + (x-3)/(x+2) = 7/5
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The LCM is 5(x+2)
Multiply thru by the LCM to get:
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x + 5(x-3) = 7(x+2)
x + 5x-15 = 7x+14
x = -29
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Cheers,
Stan H.