Solve the Equation $\frac { - 8 } { x + 7 } = \frac { - 9 } { x - 8 }$

question 144

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $\frac { - 8 } { x + 7 } = \frac { - 9 } { x - 8 }$

• A) x = -125
• B) x = -122
• C) x = -127
• D) x = -136
• E) x = -128

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