Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.4 - Dividing Polynomials: Long Division and Synthetic Division - Exercise Set - Page 371: 57

Answer

$x=-\frac{5}{6}$

Work Step by Step

Subtract $x$ and subtract $2$ to both sides f the equation to have: $7x+2-x-2=x-3-x-2 \\6x=-5$ Divide 6 to both sides to have: $x=-\frac{5}{6}$
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