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I’m confused on this one
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I’m confused on this one

I’m confused on this one-example-1
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(x)/(x-2) =
(5)/(7)

Cross multiply. (7)(x) = (5)(x - 2)


7x = 5x - 10

Subtract 5x from both sides.


2x = -10

Divide both sides by 2.


x = -5

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