Asked by chuy
Solve for x and simplify the answer fully.
2x−2
x+2
=
8
3
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(2x − 2)/(x + 2) = 8/3, x ≠ −2.
Cross-multiply: 3(2x − 2) = 8(x + 2)
6x − 6 = 8x + 16
−22 = 2x
x = −11
Check: (2(−11) − 2)/(−11 + 2) = (−24)/(−9) = 8/3.
Solution: x = −11.
Cross-multiply: 3(2x − 2) = 8(x + 2)
6x − 6 = 8x + 16
−22 = 2x
x = −11
Check: (2(−11) − 2)/(−11 + 2) = (−24)/(−9) = 8/3.
Solution: x = −11.
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