could someone help me, give steps, on how to solve for x in an equation like this.... (in reply box)
pleaase and thanks i really need help !

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anonymous · Answer

$$4x+3 \over x-5$$ is this a fraction? or is it mean to be divided..

anonymous · Answer

x-5>0
  x>5

gw2011 · Answer

This is a fraction and a fraction is also a division.  If this is an equation, then I would set it equal to zero if it is not equal to anything else (that is, if this is a complete problem).  Specifically, I would do the following:

(4x+3)/(x-5) = 0  Multiply both sides of the equation by (x-5)
4x+3 = 0
4x = -3
x = -3/4

anonymous · Answer

it is a rational expression.

gw2011 · Answer

A rational expression consists of rational numbers (integers) in which one can be written over another so long as the denominator is not zero.  Therefore, x cannot equal 5 in the expression.  The solution I arrived at is a rational expression.  I hope this helps.