SOLUTION: Hi! How do I find ALL the solutions of this equation? 16/(x+6) - 14/(x+12) = 1 I think you cross multiply then factor but I got crazy numbers...

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Question 379380: Hi! How do I find ALL the solutions of this equation?
16/(x+6) - 14/(x+12) = 1
I think you cross multiply then factor but I got crazy numbers...

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16/(x+6) - 14/(x+12) = 1
Multiply by (x+6)*(x+12)



(x + 18)*(x - 2) = 0
x = 2
x = -18

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