Question

What are the algebraic steps involved in transforming

Answer 1

\[(x+5)/x \] into \[1-5/(x+5)\]

Answer 2

this minus how you have got it ?

Answer 3

these are just the reciprocals of each other.....what does the question need?

Answer 4

Problem is here (3A2-j) http://goo.gl/VKQrL

Answer 5

so and the denominator is just x and not plus 5

Answer 6

Sorry @hartnn, could you explain that with a bit more detail.

Answer 7

I'm afraid I don't quite see yet how they are reciprocals

Answer 8

in 3A2-j, there was (x+5)/x
which when the denominator is separated becomes x/x+5/x = 1+5/x
thats it....why do u ask about 1-5/(x+5) ?

Answer 9

grr im sorry
its k) not j)

Answer 10

my fault

Answer 11

okk

Answer 12

\(\huge \frac{x}{x+5}=\frac{x+5-5}{x+5}=\frac{x+5}{x+5}-\frac{5}{x+5}\)
did u get this ?

Answer 13

added and subtracted 5 in numerator to get x+5

Answer 14

no i didnt get this, thats why i was asking. but your explanation is great and exactly what i was looking for. now i completely get it.

Answer 15

thank you :)

Answer 16

ok, welcome ^_^