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  • 19-08-2022
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If a ! 0 and 5/x = (5+a) / (x+a) what is the value of x ?
(A) -5
(B) -1
(C) 1
(D) 2
(E) 5/12

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Medunno13
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  • 20-08-2022

Answer: 5

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\frac{5}{x}=\frac{5+a}{x+a}\\\\5x+5a=5x+xa\\\\5a=xa\\\\x=5[/tex]

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