If (1/(x+2))+(1/(x+6))=(1/(x+3))+(1/(x+5)) Value of x is

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If (1/(x+2))+(1/(x+6))=(1/(x+3))+(1/(x+5))
Value of x is

OPtion

1) -8
2) -7
3) -6
4) -5
5) -4
6) -3
7) -2
8) -1
9) No Soluction
10) None of these

Solution

Solve
(2x+8)/(x^2+8x+12)=(2x+8)/(x^2+8x+15)
(2x+8)(x^2+8x+15)=(2x+8)(x^2+8x+12)
(2x+8)(x^2+8x+15)-(2x+8)(x^2+8x+12)=0
common (2x+8)
then solve
x=-4
option 5

Correct Option: 5 Best Solution (0)