Question 174048
Solve for x:
{{{5/(x+2) = 3/x}}} Multiply both sides by x.
{{{5x/(x+2) = 3}}} Next, multiply both sides by (x+2).
{{{5x = 3(x+2)}}} Simplify the right side.
{{{5x = 3x+6}}} Subtract 3x from both sides.
{{{2x = 6}}} Finally, divide both sides by 2.
{{{highlight(x = 3)}}}