Asked by chuy
Solve for x and simplify the answer fully.
7
x+6
=
9
x+4
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Assuming the equation is 7/(x+6) = 9/(x+4), cross-multiply:
7(x + 4) = 9(x + 6)
7x + 28 = 9x + 54
28 − 54 = 9x − 7x
−26 = 2x
x = −13
Check: denominators −7 and −9 are nonzero, so x = −13 is valid.
7(x + 4) = 9(x + 6)
7x + 28 = 9x + 54
28 − 54 = 9x − 7x
−26 = 2x
x = −13
Check: denominators −7 and −9 are nonzero, so x = −13 is valid.
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