SOLUTION: Solve the equation. x/x-8=8/x-8+9 Select the correct choice below and if necessary, fill the answer box to complete your choice.

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Question 889357: Solve the equation. x/x-8=8/x-8+9 Select the correct choice below and if necessary, fill the answer box to complete your choice.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/x-8=8/x-8+9

So your equation is maybe this? x%2Fx-8=8%2Fx-8%2B9?

Did you ignore grouping symbols and you really meant this?
x%2F%28x-8%29=8%2F%28x-8%29%2B9------Multiply left and right by x-8 and simplify; then solve.