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2 + (2/x) = 3 - (3/x)

Multiply throughout by x
2x + 2 = 3x - 3
x = 5
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Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. In PS, IVY approach is the easiest and quickest way to find the answer.

If 2 + 2/x = 3 - 3/x, then x =

A. -5
B. 2/3
C. 1
D. 3/2
E. 5




Let 1/x be t. Then the original equation can be changed into 2+2t=3-3t
---> 5t=1 ---> t= 1/5 ---> 1/x = 1/5 ---> x=5.


The answer is, therefore, (E).
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If 2 + 2/x = 3 - 3/x, then x =

A. -5
B. 2/3
C. 1
D. 3/2
E. 5

Multiplying by x, we have:

2x + 2 = 3x - 3

5 = x

Answer: E
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