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  • 19-06-2021
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Solve the rational equation:
5x/x+2 = 3x/x+1

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bhadelsimron19
bhadelsimron19 bhadelsimron19
  • 19-06-2021

Answer:

x = 1/2

Explanation:

5x/x + 2 = 3x/x + 1

do cross multiplication

(x + 2) * 3x = (x + 1) * 5x

3x^2 + 6x = 5x^2 + 5x

6x - 5x = 5x^2 - 3x^2

x = 2x^2

x/x^2 = 2

1/x = 2

1 = 2x

1/2 = x

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