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OpenStudy (anonymous):

3/5x = 1/x+4

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

is x in the denominator? please clarify equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

\[\frac{3}{5x} = \frac{1}{x+4}\] ?

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

If so, cross multiply --> 3x +12 = 5x --> 2x = 12 --> x = 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

where did the 5 come from?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

in the answer?

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