Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 523: 2

Answer

The solution is 55

Work Step by Step

$\frac{x}{5}$-2=9 5($\frac{x}{5}$-2)=5*9 5$\frac{x}{5}$-5*2=45 x-10=45 x=45+10 x=55 The soluion is 55 Check Let x=55 $\frac{x}{5}$-2=9 $\frac{55}{5}$-2=9 11-2=9 9=9
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