Question

solve the equation
\[\frac{ x }{ x+2 } = \frac{ 9 }{ x+9 }\]

Answer 1

Solve for X

Answer 2

Where are you getting stuck?

Answer 3

I wasnt sure what it was really asking me, so solve for x?

Answer 4

Consider anything added by X as a single entity so as you may notice by examining the denominators you have 2 different fractions. Make them similar and solve for X

Answer 5

Hint: Common denominators

Answer 6

this would be easier with cross multiplication

Answer 7

these are the answers in the mutiple choice, im kind of confused by them
\[A) X= \frac{ -9\pm2\sqrt{9} }{ 2 }\]
B) x=2, x= 9
C) no solution
D) \[\pm3\sqrt{2}\]

Answer 8

i got it, thanks guys

Answer 9

its D?