Question

Solve
for the linear equation
5/x=7/x-4​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{5}{x} = \frac{7}{x - 4}$

$5(x - 4) = 7x$

$5x - 20 - 7x = 0$

$- 2x = 20$

$x = - \frac{20}{2}$

$x = - 10$

The value of x is -10.