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Stage 9 - Q10 - 3 marks
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Find all pairs of positive integers a and b with a no greater than b so this identity holds for every \(x\).

\[\frac xa+\frac xb=\frac x3\]
Hint

Both denominators must exceed 3. Add 9 to complete a factorable product.

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