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Substituting each <math>x</math> and <math>y</math> with <math>1</math>, we see that the given equation holds true, as <math>\frac{3(1)+1}{1-3(1)} = -2</math>. Thus, <math>\frac{x+3y}{3x-y}=\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 2}</math> | Substituting each <math>x</math> and <math>y</math> with <math>1</math>, we see that the given equation holds true, as <math>\frac{3(1)+1}{1-3(1)} = -2</math>. Thus, <math>\frac{x+3y}{3x-y}=\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 2}</math> | ||
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Revision as of 21:00, 16 February 2017
Problem
Supposed that 
and 
are nonzero real numbers such that 
. What is the value of 
?
Solution
Rearranging, we find 
, or 
Substituting, we can convert the second equation into 
Solution(Cheap)
Substituting each and with 
, we see that the given equation holds true, as 
. Thus, 
Solution by sp1729
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