Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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

Chapter 6 - Review - Page 405: 99

Answer

$x=2$

Work Step by Step

Multiplying both sides by the $LCD= x ,$ then the solution to the given equation, $ 4+\dfrac{8}{x}=8 ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 4x+8=8x \\\\ 4x-8x=-8 \\\\ -4x=-8 \\\\ x=\dfrac{-8}{-4} \\\\ x=2 .\end{array}
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