Question

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What is the solution to the rational equation x over 5 minus 2 over 5 = 7 ?
x = 31
x = 33
x = 37
x = 39
I got B..

Answer 1

B is incorrect

Answer 2

ughwhgohr. can you explain?

Answer 3

not quite right

the question can be written as

\[\frac{x - 2}{5} = 7\]

Answer 4

campbell_st has the right idea and you can multiply both sides by 5 to get

x-2 = 7*5

x-2 = 35

x = ??

Answer 5

they are different divisions. x-5/( -2/5)=7

Answer 6

37?

Answer 7

37 is correct

Answer 8

thank you

Answer 9

yw