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Solve for x in the following equation: (1/x+4)=2
. Write your answer in reduced fraction form, if applicable.(1 point)
x=
. Write your answer in reduced fraction form, if applicable.(1 point)
x=
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The equation is ambiguous. Two interpretations and their solutions:
1) If (1/x) + 4 = 2:
1/x = -2 → x = -1/2 (x ≠ 0)
2) If 1/(x+4) = 2:
x + 4 = 1/2 → x = -7/2 (x ≠ -4)
If you meant the first form, x = -1/2. If you meant the fraction across the sum, x = -7/2.
1) If (1/x) + 4 = 2:
1/x = -2 → x = -1/2 (x ≠ 0)
2) If 1/(x+4) = 2:
x + 4 = 1/2 → x = -7/2 (x ≠ -4)
If you meant the first form, x = -1/2. If you meant the fraction across the sum, x = -7/2.
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