Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 379: 78

Answer

x=3

Work Step by Step

In the given equation, $ \dfrac{6x+7}{2x+9}=\dfrac{5}{3} ,$ let \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}y_1= \dfrac{6x+7}{2x+9} \text{ (red graph)}\\y_2= \dfrac{5}{3} \text{ (blue graph)} .\end{array} The solution to the given equation is the $x$-coordinate of the point of intersection between $y_1$ and $y_2.$ Based on the graph below, the solution is $ x=3 .$
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