Solve the Fraction Equation: Find X in 7/(x-4) = 5/(8x)

Solve for X:

7x4=58x \frac{7}{x-4}=\frac{5}{8x}

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00:00 Solve
00:03 We want to isolate the unknown X
00:07 We'll multiply by both denominators to eliminate fractions
00:20 We'll properly distribute terms, multiply by each factor
00:27 We'll arrange the equation so one side has only the unknown X
00:35 We'll isolate the unknown X
00:43 And this is the solution to the problem

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Solve for X:

7x4=58x \frac{7}{x-4}=\frac{5}{8x}

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To solve the given equation 7x4=58x \frac{7}{x-4} = \frac{5}{8x} , we will use cross-multiplication to clear the fractions:

Cross-multiply to obtain: 78x=5(x4)7 \cdot 8x = 5 \cdot (x - 4).

This simplifies to: 56x=5x2056x = 5x - 20.

Next, we need to isolate xx by first subtracting 5x5x from both sides:

56x5x=2056x - 5x = -20.

This simplifies further to: 51x=2051x = -20.

Finally, solve for xx by dividing both sides by 51:

x=2051x = \frac{-20}{51}.

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x=2051 x = \frac{-20}{51} .

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Final Answer

2051 \frac{-20}{51}

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