louis15 louis15
  • 22-12-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

6/x-8=2/x+6 how do i solve this

Respuesta :

apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 22-12-2016
6/(x-8)=2/(x+6)
times both sides by (x-8)(x+6)
6(x+6)=2(x-8)
distribute
6x+36=2x-16
minus 2x both sides
4x+36=-16
miinus 36 both sides
4x=-52
divide both sides by 4
x=-13
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Factorise x^2+6x-7 ?? Help please
Factorise x^2+6x-7 ?? Help please
Ginny has two vegetable gardens. in the first garden, Ginny grows tomatoes every 2 years. in the second garden, Ginny grows tomatoes every 3 years.This year, Gi
3x+5=19 how do I solve this problem ???
How did trade affect Sumerian sociaty?
Rebecca jogged 1.5 miles in 12 minutes. At that rate, how many minutes will it take her to jog 3.5 miles?
Laura's uncle donated 120 cans of juice and 90 packs of cheese crackers for the school picnic. Each student is to receive the same number of cans of juice and t
Choose the equation of the horizontal line that passes through the point (-8,-7),
A pair of shoes that now sells for $63 has been marked up 40%. Find the mark up on the pair of shoes.
What inventions and technological advancements changed lives as part of the market revolution?