Question

solve for x: 5/x =7/x-4​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x

5

=

x−4

7

5(x−4)=7x

5x−20=7x

We get,

5x−7x=20

−2x=20

x=

−2

20

x=

2

−20

We get,

x=−10

Answer 2

Answer:

x=1/2 or 0.5

Step-by-step explanation:

5/x =7/x -4

4=7/x-5/x

4=2/x (denominator is same that's why substraction)

x=2/4

x=1/2 or 0.5