SOLUTION: How can this equation be solved? 10/x-2 = 15/6+x Thank you, John

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Question 873250: How can this equation be solved?
10/x-2 = 15/6+x
Thank you,
John
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ewatrrr:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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10%2F%28x-2%29+=+15%2F%286%2Bx%29
Cross multiply
10%286%2Bx%29=15%28x-2%29
60%2B10x=15x-30
-5x=-90
x=18

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

IF

10%2F%28x-2%29+=+15%2F%286%2Bx%29  by cross multiplying

 15(x-2) = 10(6+x)  Solve for x