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Solve the equation. Check the solution.

-4/x+1 = -1/x+5

A. - 19/4

B. 1/3

C. - 19/3

D. 2

asked Sep 3, 2013 in ALGEBRA 2 by Pinklola Rookie

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1 Answer

-4/(x+1) = -1/(x+5)

Take cross-product

-4(x+5)=-1(x+1)

Using distributive property

-4x-20=-x-1

-4x+x=-1+20

-3x=19

x=-19/3

Therefore, option C is correct

answered Sep 3, 2013 by bradely Mentor

Bradely's answer is correct......

commented Sep 4, 2013 by Naren Answers Apprentice

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