Question

5. Solve the equation. 8/x+3 = 1/x+1

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -5/7

Step-by-step explanation:

8               1

---------- = ----------

x+3           x+1

Using cross products

8 (x+1) = 1 (x+3)

Distribute

8x+8 = x+3

Subtract x from each side

8x-x +8 = x-x+3

7x+8 =3

Subtract 8 from each side

7x +8-8 =3-8

7x = -5

Divide each side by 7

7x/7 = -5/7

x = -5/7