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 Nov 15, 2017
edited by Julius  Nov 15, 2017

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Is this the given equation?

 

\(\frac{5x}{x-3}\,=\,8+\frac{12}{x-3}\)

                                               Multiply through by  x - 3

5x   =  8(x - 3) + 12

5x   =  8x - 24 + 12

5x   =  8x - 12

-3x  =  -12

x  =  4

 

Looking at the options.....

 

5x = 8 + 12  is true because it simplifies to  x = 4  .

 

And.... the first one is right if it is meant to be  5x = 8(x - 3) + 12

 Nov 15, 2017
 #1
avatar+9466 
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Best Answer

Is this the given equation?

 

\(\frac{5x}{x-3}\,=\,8+\frac{12}{x-3}\)

                                               Multiply through by  x - 3

5x   =  8(x - 3) + 12

5x   =  8x - 24 + 12

5x   =  8x - 12

-3x  =  -12

x  =  4

 

Looking at the options.....

 

5x = 8 + 12  is true because it simplifies to  x = 4  .

 

And.... the first one is right if it is meant to be  5x = 8(x - 3) + 12

hectictar Nov 15, 2017
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I see. Thank you :D

Julius  Nov 15, 2017

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