Show me the steps to solve in depth of how to solve for x 5x+6/x-7 = 8x-15/x-7 -6 The LCD of all fractions in the equation is ______ We multiply both sides of the equation by this LCD to eliminate all fractions. After eliminating the fractions, we are left with the following linear equation:_________
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The given equation is: \[ \frac{5x + 6}{x - 7} = \frac{8x - 15}{x - 7} - 6 \] The denominators in the fractions are \( x - 7 \). Therefore, the LCD of all fractions in the equation is \( x - 7 \). Show more…
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