Question

2/x+8=4/x-1 find the value of x?

Answer 1

x = -17.

Explanation:

2/x+8=4/x-1

Cross multiply:

2(x - 1) = 4(x + 8)

2x - 2 = 4x + 32

-34 = 2x

-17 = x.

Answer 2

x= 2/9

Explanation:

2/x+8=4/x-1

2/x - 4/x = -1 -8

2-4/x = -1-8

-2/x = -9

-2=-9x

9x=2

x= 2/9