If 9 - 4/X = 7 + 8/X, then X =
Choices:	A) 15	B) 6	C) 1	D) 5	E) 12

Rationale: we ' re given the equation 9 - 4 / x = 7 + 8 / x . we ' re asked for the value of x . the common - denominator of these 4 numbers is x , so we have to multiple 2 of the numbers to give them that denominator . . . 9 x - 4 x / x = 7 x + 8 x / x we can then eliminate that denominator , which gives us . . . . 9 x - 4 = 7 x + 8 12 = 2 x both 2 x and 12 have a common denominator of 2 , so we divide both sides by 2 for our final answer . . . 6 = x b
Answer: B