I'm not sure how to solve it either.  It depends on whether you mean:











or











or











or











I actually suspect it is the third choice, so I'll do that one.  If it is

really something else, write back











First put everything on one side.











The next thing you need is a common denominator.  Since there are no common

factors among the denominators, the product of the denominators ( is your LCD.











Simplify the numerator:













Now, remember that  if and only if  and 





So we need to solve 















Check the answer





First, make sure that the solution does not cause any denominator in the

original equation to go to zero.





, so we can consider  as a possible solution.



































:  Answer checks.  

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