Solve the equation (1)/(6 - d) = (1)/(d - 5)​

Question

Solve the equation

`(1)/(6 - d) = (1)/(d - 5)`​

Answer 1

5.5

Explanation:

`(1)/(6 - d) = (1)/(d - 5) \\ \\ \therefore \: 6 - d = d - 5 \\ \\ 6 + 5 = d + d \\ \\ 11 = 2d \\ \\ d = (11)/(2) \\ \\ d = 5.5`