How do you solve #[6 / (X-1)] = [4 / (X+1)]#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-10-12T06:24:17

#color(blue)(x=-5#

#6/(x-1) = 4/(x+1)#

Cross multiplying

#6* color(blue)((x+1)) = 4*color(blue)((x-1)#

#6x +6 = 4x-4#

#6x - 4x = -4-6#

#2x = -10#

#x=-10/2#

#color(blue)(x=-5#