Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation 5/(r - 10) = 7/(r + 10).

Solution

The equation to solve from the image is:

5r10=7r+10\frac{5}{r - 10} = \frac{7}{r + 10}

Let's solve it step by step.

Step 1: Cross-multiply

5(r+10)=7(r10)5(r + 10) = 7(r - 10)

Step 2: Expand both sides

5r+50=7r705r + 50 = 7r - 70

Step 3: Rearrange the equation to move terms involving rr to one side

5r7r=70505r - 7r = -70 - 50

2r=120-2r = -120

Step 4: Solve for rr

r=1202=60r = \frac{-120}{-2} = 60

Thus, the solution is:

r=60r = 60

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What happens when the denominators have common factors?
  2. How would the solution change if we had negative coefficients?
  3. Can this method be extended to quadratic equations?
  4. How do we handle solutions that result in undefined values?
  5. How would the equation change if one fraction had a different constant numerator?

Tip: Always check your solutions by substituting them back into the original equation to avoid extraneous solutions caused by restrictions in the domain (like dividing by zero).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Equations
Cross Multiplication

Formulas

Cross Multiplication

Theorems

Equality of Fractions Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10