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Question
Solve the following equation:
`(3"x" + 2)/("x" - 6) = -7`
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Solution
3x + 2 = -7 (x – 6) (by cross multiplying)
3x + 2 = -7x + 42
3x + 7x = 42 – 2
10x = 40
x = 4
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