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#1 2010-03-25 07:34:12
- Spanky
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Solve for X
Solve X +4/ X-5 -y for X
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#2 2010-03-25 10:57:54
- GOKILL
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Re: Solve for X
Solve X +4/ X-5 -y for X
your writing is not clear
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#3 2010-03-25 11:16:09
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Re: Solve for X
its X+4 divided by X-5 then minus y. I couldnt figure out how else to write it. Does it make sense now?
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#4 2010-03-25 13:24:18
- bobbym
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Re: Solve for X
Hi Spanky;
That is an expression not an equation. If you tell what that is equal to then perhaps it can be soved for X.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#5 2010-03-26 04:12:25
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Re: Solve for X
It doesnt equal anything. the question is:
Solve \frac{X+4}{X-5}-y for X
Maybe set it equal to zero?
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#6 2010-03-26 13:36:26
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Re: Solve for X
Hi Spanky;
Yes, you have to set it equal to something. Setting it equal to 0.
Times both sides by (x+5)
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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