solve the proportion 2x/5x + 6 = 2/x

is the answer x = -1 and x = 6 @ParthKohli @hartnn @ganeshie8

Question

solve the proportion 2x/5x + 6 = 2/x

is the answer x = -1 and x = 6 @ParthKohli @hartnn @ganeshie8

parthkohli · Answer

Yes

ganeshie8 · Answer

how do u get all correct answers always ! awesome :)

gabylovesyou · Answer

yaaay and sorry if i bother i just wanna check my answers :P

parthkohli · Answer

BTW, you can check your answers through http://wolframalpha.com

gabylovesyou · Answer

ok thanks  :)

hartnn · Answer

why do i get x=5/16 ?

gabylovesyou · Answer

i have no clue lol

parthkohli · Answer

@hartnn 
because you're solving the wrong equation

hartnn · Answer

parthkohli · Answer

You're solving$$\dfrac{2x}{5x} + 6  = \dfrac{2}{x}$$

hartnn · Answer

yes^

parthkohli · Answer

lol, you've been using Wolfram all the time?!

parthkohli · Answer

@hartnn But the question is$$\dfrac{2x }{5x + 6} = \dfrac{2}{x}$$

hartnn · Answer

no...for this one to verify...
okk....missing paranthesis creates confusion....