Solve 4 over x minus 4 equals the quantity of x over x minus 4, minus four thirds for x and determine if the solution is extraneous or not.

x = 4, extraneous

x = 4, non-extraneous

x = −4, extraneous
x = −4, non-extraneous

Question

Solve 4 over x minus 4 equals the quantity of x over x minus 4, minus four thirds for x and determine if the solution is extraneous or not.


x = 4, extraneous


x = 4, non-extraneous

x = −4, extraneous
x = −4, non-extraneous

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