Solved on Jan 18, 2024

Solve the linear equation x+10x=9\frac{x+10}{x}=9 for xx, where x0x \neq 0.

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We have the equation x+10x=9\frac{x+10}{x} = 9.
2. xx cannot be equal to 00.

STEP 2

To solve the equation x+10x=9\frac{x+10}{x} = 9, we need to eliminate the fraction by multiplying both sides of the equation by xx.
xx+10x=x9x \cdot \frac{x+10}{x} = x \cdot 9

STEP 3

Simplify the left side of the equation by canceling out xx in the numerator and the denominator.
x+10=x9x+10 = x \cdot 9

STEP 4

Now, distribute the xx on the right side of the equation.
x+10=9xx+10 = 9x

STEP 5

To isolate xx, we need to get all terms involving xx on one side of the equation. Subtract xx from both sides.
x+10x=9xxx+10 - x = 9x - x

STEP 6

Simplify both sides of the equation.
10=8x10 = 8x

STEP 7

To solve for xx, divide both sides of the equation by 88.
108=8x8\frac{10}{8} = \frac{8x}{8}

STEP 8

Simplify the fraction on the left side and the equation on the right side.
54=x\frac{5}{4} = x

STEP 9

We have found the value of xx.
x=54x = \frac{5}{4}
The solution to the equation x+10x=9\frac{x+10}{x} = 9 with the condition x0x \neq 0 is x=54x = \frac{5}{4}.

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