To solve the equation, first find a common denominator for both fractions:
(g + 4)/(g - 2) = (g - 5)/(g - 8)
(g + 4)(g - 8) = (g - 5)(g - 2)
g^2 - 8g + 4g - 32 = g^2 - 2g - 5g + 10
g^2 - 4g - 32 = g^2 - 7g + 10
Combine like terms:
3g = 42
g = 14
Therefore, g = 14 is the solution to the equation.
Check:
(14 + 4)/(14 - 2) = (14 - 5)/(14 - 8)
18/12 = 9/6
3/2 = 3/2
The solution checks out, so g = 14 is the correct answer.
Solve the equation. Check the solution.
g plus four over g minus two equals g minus five over g minus eight
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negative twenty-two over three
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22
22
–22
–22
14
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