Question

solve the equation. check the solution.-4/x+1=-1/x+5

Answer 1

Cross multiplication

Answer 2

\[\frac{ -4 }{ x+1 } = \frac{ -1 }{ x+5}\]

multiplying the both sides by their respective denominators
:
\[-4x -20 = -x -1\]

which isn't pssible therefore:

\[\frac{ -4 }{ x+1 } \neq \frac{ -1 }{ x+5 }\]

Answer 3

@That_Pro_Angler

Answer 4

so then what would my answer be? @Adjax

Answer 5

your answer is
that :
\[\frac{ -4 }{ x+1 } \neq \frac{ -1 }{ x+ 5 }\]

I already gave the working above

Answer 6

but thats not one of the answer choices :(

Answer 7

so what are the choices then?

Answer 8

A -19/4
b 1/3
c -19/3
d 2

Answer 9

ok I got it..what you meant :

\[-4x-20 = -x-1 => -3x =19=> x = \frac{ 19 }{ -3}\]

Answer 10

Oh okay i see. Thanks :)