How to solve 3 - 2/x = 4/x

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$3-\frac{2}{x}=\frac{4}{x}$$

Solve for x

$x=2$

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Variable $x$ cannot be equal to $0$ since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by $x$.

$$x\times 3-2=4$$

Add $2$ to both sides.

$$x\times 3=4+2$$

Add $4$ and $2$ to get $6$.

$$x\times 3=6$$

Divide both sides by $3$.

$$x=\frac{6}{3}$$

Divide $6$ by $3$ to get $2$.

$$x=2$$

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