Please help, will medal and fan

15 9x – 7
__ + _______ = 9
x x + 2

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Please help, will medal and fan

15         9x – 7
__   +   _______  =  9
x           x + 2

anonymous · Answer

I believe I have to factor the 9x-7 and the x+2?

anonymous · Answer

That's right; so do it. I already have my answer & will inform you if you are correct.

anonymous · Answer

I don't know how...

anonymous · Answer

That's because each factor has already been completely simplified.

anonymous · Answer

oh ok, so then what do I do?

anonymous · Answer

Try solving for x.

anonymous · Answer

I don't understand how to start that proccess

anonymous · Answer

(sigh)... -_-

anonymous · Answer

Is this multiple choice or extended response?

anonymous · Answer

fine you don't have to help me... I'll get someone else

anonymous · Answer

not multiple choice, i just have to find the answer..

anonymous · Answer

NO!!! I wanna help :)) So, do you need an explanation of how I arrived at x=3?

anonymous · Answer

yes please...

anonymous · Answer

one minute please??

anonymous · Answer

ya I have plenty of time no rush :)

anonymous · Answer

...?

anonymous · Answer

From what I've gathered so far, the equation appears to be linear, so I'm solving this as a linear equation. First, you have to isolate the x. Do you know how?

anonymous · Answer

multiplication? I'm not sure how

anonymous · Answer

I need more time...

anonymous · Answer

no its fine I'll just put the answer. I think I can figure it out. thanks for the help

anonymous · Answer

I'm sorry... I really wanted to help...

anonymous · Answer

Cya I guess. :(