Solve the Equation. Check the solution. -2/x+4=4/x+3

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mathmale · Answer

Mind typing this equation in Equation Editor, for greater clarity?  Otherwise the reader has to make assumptions about what you mean.  For example,
is that -2/x                        +            4, or is it -2/(x+4)?

Once you've clarified this (preferably through using either parentheses or Equation Editor), others and I would be happy to help you solve this equation and to check your result.

anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{ -2 }{ x+4}=\frac{ 4 }{ x+3 }$$

anonymous · Answer

@mathmale  There it is. Sorry for the confusion.

anonymous · Answer

Bring the RHS over to the LHS and then combine the LHS fractions.$$-\frac{2 (3 x+11)}{(x+3) (x+4)}=0 $$
If the fraction equals zero then (3x+11)=0.
Solve 3x+11=0 for x

anonymous · Answer

you'd end up with x=x with a remainder which doesn't fit any of my answers. @robtobey

anonymous · Answer

My answers are A. -13/6   B. -11  C.-8/3  D. -11/3

anonymous · Answer

3x+11=0
3x       =-11
  x        =-11/3

D. is the answer.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

You are welcome and thank you for the medal.